Can you still grow when your finger shell falls off?

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Many people who are engaged in hand labor or sports often fall off their fingernails due to work or strenuous exercise. However, our fingernails have the ability to grow again. Can we still grow if our crustaceans fall off? Let's talk about it

Can you still grow when your finger shell falls off?

Under normal circumstances, the growth rate of nails is 0.1 mm per day. Usually, the nail cap falls off due to knife cutting or heavy objects. Most people need 1-3 months to grow a new nail cap.

Nail falling not only affects the appearance, but also is easy to be infected with fungi, forming tinea manus and pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, erysipelas and other serious skin diseases. Therefore, it is suggested that nail falling off should go to the hospital as soon as possible, consult a doctor, and apply anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent fungal infection, nail ulceration and affect the growth rate.

When fingernail covers are injured, pay attention to protect your nails. When spring cleaning your room, remember to wear rubber gloves to prevent fingernails from touching with bleach or other chemicals. Do not apply nail polish to cover up fingernail wounds, do not bite your nails.

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Don't force it off. Cold towel can be used to cool the affected area, so that the fingers are placed at the same height as the heart, which can reduce the pain. Don't continue to do heavy physical activity with your fingers. Avoid falling fingernails contact with water for too long..