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pbdude

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Toe Nail Cracked !
Posted: 07-25-07 17:58pm

okay well here is the short story version

i knocked on my brother's door and he open it and my toe went under the door

came out and its was bleedying and the nail was....well crap cracked everywhere


here is my question.

A. what should i do?

B. What can i do so it heals faster?

C. i play paintball ( extreme Sport ) and was wondering if it would be okay if i played like this?
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Tylanas

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Posted: 07-25-07 20:04pm

Hey. I copied your topic to Foot Disorders, where you may get some more answers Smile

You should be fine. Keep the area clean and dry. Apply a non-stick bandage (no cotton balls, I've learned that from expereince - ow!) to the area if you feel you need extra protection from your socks, along with Neosporin to kill bacteria. Rinse gently with water when you shower. Don't leave it submerged for long periods of time in water. Wear sandals if you can to keep fresh air around the wound and promote healing.

As for paintball... I would suggest staying off your toe for a week at least, and not doing anything rough where you might stub it.
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