Question
My nephew is only 6 months old. Yesterday, he was hit by a spring, and the nail part on his finger fell off completely, as if the front part of his finger was gone. We went to the hospital to see the doctor, and he said it didn’t hurt the bone. But since the child is so young, can the nail grow back? Do we need to do any surgery or grafting? I’m so worried, thank you doctor.
Answer
Based on your question, you don’t need to worry too much. The fallen fingernail can fully recover. The child’s growth and development are fast, and they grow back quickly too. It should take about 20 days for it to grow back, and there’s no need for grafting. As it’s hot now, just make sure there’s no infection. Pay attention to not let the child’s fingers get wet, change the medicine and disinfect frequently. It’s recommended to give the child a light diet and avoid using irritating medications to prevent adverse reactions after irritation.