Ripped Toenail

[nailit]

Ive ripped my small toenail and skin,
To say its painful would be an understatement.....
Apart from a plaster, is there anything else that I can do to help its healing?
Only a minor injury but painful nevertheless.

Ta.

[Buenchico]

This (US) link seems to cover all of the options. (It's a highly reputable site. Note that the link goes to the first of two pages, so remember to click through to read the whole article):
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/broken-toenail-falling-off#1

[shoota]

Slather it with Germolene to counter infection, that will help with the pain too.
I did my big toe a couple of weeks ago...

[andy-hughes]

Not really, it will heal itself, just resist the temptation to mess with it.

Keep bathing it in salt water and keep a dressing on to shield it from rubbing. If it does infect, see your GP asap.

[nailit]

Thanks Chris and Shoota….
Tore it off a couple of nights ago...
Opening fridge door sans footware!

[shoota]

Nonailit...

[nailit]

Cheers Andy.

[nailit]

lol shoota :-)

[Theland]

I agree with Germoline and a plaster. Sorry mate.