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Q: Stump on ring finger 1st digit & nailbed frequently infected - c

asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 2nd, 2007

As a teenager I lost the better part of my ring finger 1st digit. I lost the regular nail but have the nailbed growing out from the face of the stump. Its unsightly and sometimes the small cuticle gets infected as a result of knocks and something like a splinter getting between the nail growth and cuticle . Is it possible or recommended to remove the nailbed and have a rounded stump without this growth? Is it a complicated process? It will look cosmetically better for me.
Thanks you. Can send a picture if required.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on December 3rd, 2007

Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Answer A3369

If you experience frequent infections on this new nail you can consult aplastic surgeon about the possibility of its total removal.

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