What a bad nail injury means long-term

SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. If you’ve ever crushed a fingernail, you know the pain is immediate — but the uncertainty lasts much longer. Will the nail fall off? Grow back crooked? Need surgery? This article builds off of last week's post and explains how nail injuries are evaluated, which parts of the nail actually matter for long-term appearance, and why even perfect treatment can’t guarantee a perfect result. Understanding this upfront can save...