{"id":10011,"date":"2022-03-25T06:42:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:42:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:11","slug":"will-a-split-nail-heal-itself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/","title":{"rendered":"Will a split nail heal itself?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#Will_a_split_nail_heal_itself\" title=\"Will a split nail heal itself?\">Will a split nail heal itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#What_happens_when_your_nail_breaks_in_half\" title=\"What happens when your nail breaks in half?\">What happens when your nail breaks in half?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#Do_split_nails_repair_themselves\" title=\"Do split nails repair themselves?\">Do split nails repair themselves?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#How_do_you_fix_a_nail_that_is_split\" title=\"How do you fix a nail that is split?\">How do you fix a nail that is split?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#Should_I_remove_a_split_nail\" title=\"Should I remove a split nail?\">Should I remove a split nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#Are_split_nails_permanent\" title=\"Are split nails permanent?\">Are split nails permanent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_nail_breaks_in_half\" title=\"What do you do if your nail breaks in half?\">What do you do if your nail breaks in half?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_natural_nail_breaks_in_the_middle\" title=\"What do you do if your natural nail breaks in the middle?\">What do you do if your natural nail breaks in the middle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#Can_a_split_nail_heal_itself\" title=\"Can a split nail heal itself?\">Can a split nail heal itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#How_do_you_heal_splitting_nails\" title=\"How do you heal splitting nails?\">How do you heal splitting nails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#Do_nail_beds_repair_themselves\" title=\"Do nail beds repair themselves?\">Do nail beds repair themselves?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#Can_a_split_nail_grow_back_together\" title=\"Can a split nail grow back together?\">Can a split nail grow back together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-a-split-nail-heal-itself\/#Can_a_split_nail_be_healed\" title=\"Can a split nail be healed?\">Can a split nail be healed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_split_nail_heal_itself\"><\/span>Will a split nail heal itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a nail separates from the nail bed for whatever reason, <b>it will not reattach. A new nail will have to grow back in its place. Nails grow back slowly. It takes about 6 months for a fingernail and up to 18 months for a toenail to grow back.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_your_nail_breaks_in_half\"><\/span>What happens when your nail breaks in half?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Broken nail and bleeding <b>Broken nails can cause a nail bed injury. In some cases, the nail can get completely torn off, crushed, pinched, or blood can pool beneath the nail. This is known as a subungual hematoma. Nail bed injuries are far more serious than typically fingernail injuries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_split_nails_repair_themselves\"><\/span>Do split nails repair themselves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most split nails will heal with time as your nails grow out. If you&#8217;re experiencing frequent splitting, avoid moisture on your nails and consider using a nail hardening solution. If your split nails are causing you frequent discomfort, consult with your doctor about treatment options.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_a_nail_that_is_split\"><\/span>How do you fix a nail that is split?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treatments and home remedies<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Try glue. One potential home remedy involves reattaching the nail with glue.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a tea bag. Another home remedy involves using a tea bag.  <\/li>\n<li>Try a gel and silk wrap. Another potential remedy is to try a gel and silk wrap to hold the nail in place.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a fake nail.  <\/li>\n<li>Medical treatments.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_remove_a_split_nail\"><\/span>Should I remove a split nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your nail is partly detached, don&#8217;t pull off the rest. See a doctor. Don&#8217;t wrap the exposed nail bed with plain gauze or a regular adhesive bandage. These will stick, and later it will be both difficult and painful to change the dressing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_split_nails_permanent\"><\/span>Are split nails permanent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nails can split for a variety of reasons, and <b>the splits can be temporary or permanent. Generally, the most likely reason permanent splits occur is damage to the matrix area, says Schoon. That often happens from some kind of physical damage to that area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_nail_breaks_in_half\"><\/span>What do you do if your nail breaks in half?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Trim off the detached part of a large tear, or leave the nail alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Cover the nail with tape or an adhesive bandage until the nail has grown out enough to protect the finger or toe.<\/li>\n<li>If you trim off the detached nail, you will have less worry about the nail catching and tearing.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_natural_nail_breaks_in_the_middle\"><\/span>What do you do if your natural nail breaks in the middle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a nail separates from the nail bed for whatever reason, <b>it will not reattach. A new nail will have to grow back in its place. Nails grow back slowly. It takes about 6 months for a fingernail and up to 18 months for a toenail to grow back.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_split_nail_heal_itself\"><\/span>Can a split nail heal itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a nail separates from the nail bed for whatever reason, <b>it will not reattach. A new nail will have to grow back in its place. Nails grow back slowly. It takes about 6 months for a fingernail and up to 18 months for a toenail to grow back.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_heal_splitting_nails\"><\/span>How do you heal splitting nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nails can split for a variety of reasons, and <b>the splits can be temporary or permanent. Generally, the most likely reason permanent splits occur is damage to the matrix area, says Schoon. That often happens from some kind of physical damage to that area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_nail_beds_repair_themselves\"><\/span>Do nail beds repair themselves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A lotion with lanolin or alpha-hydroxy acid may soothe your nail area. Some people use a layer of clear nail polish to protect cracked nails. To prevent more splits, wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when your hands are in water. Gently file down any nail snags or uneven edges so they don&#8217;t lead to more cracks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_split_nail_grow_back_together\"><\/span>Can a split nail grow back together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a nail separates from the nail bed for whatever reason, <b>it will not reattach. A new nail will have to grow back in its place. Nails grow back slowly. It takes about 6 months for a fingernail and up to 18 months for a toenail to grow back.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_split_nail_be_healed\"><\/span>Can a split nail be healed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most split nails will heal with time as your nails grow out. If you&#8217;re experiencing frequent splitting, avoid moisture on your nails and consider using a nail hardening solution. If your split nails are causing you frequent discomfort, consult with your doctor about treatment options.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Will a split nail heal itself?What happens when your nail breaks in half?Do split nails repair themselves?How do you fix a nail that is split?Should I remove a split nail?Are split nails permanent?What do you do if your nail breaks in half?What do you do if your natural nail breaks in the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10011"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10011"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10011\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10011"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10011"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}