Anyone regrown a finger nail?

[Nick67GT]

I mashed the thumb nail of my right hand whilst trying to hit a suspension joint I couldn’t see with a bfh.

It came off after about a week and it was nearly 3 years before it was back to normal, mainly because I kept snagging it on things and ripping it back.

Worst time was when it was about 85% regrown and I caught it on the edge of a seatbelt as I was settling down into a long haul flight. The blood was quite spectacular and I for one was was not impressed at all.

 

[cocker]

Dropped a trolly jack on my safety sandals in April .
2nd big toe nail has just come off , looks like number 3 is a keeper !

 

[highseas]

Got
Mine trapped in a set of lazy tong riveters! Hurt a LOT any how massive pressure the next so I put a new blade in the stanly and cut the most of it off! Good as new just feels a bit odd.

Also have a big toe that's had its nail removed an that was a pretty big job! This is my first week with no bandage on

 

[marlinspike]

Yes, they grow back eventually. Had a couple fall off, big toe and finger, when injured. They can really hurt when the nail bed is tender though.

 

[pedrobedro]

It's almost worth the pain just to experience that instant relief.

No it's not. You don't realise how much you depend on your hands until you damage one. Some really simple everyday tasks take on a whole new light when done with your non dominant hand, things like wiping and tooth brushing.

 

[Screwdriver]

No it's not. You don't realise how much you depend on your hands until you damage one. Some really simple everyday tasks take on a whole new light when done with your non dominant hand, things like wiping and tooth brushing.

Oh I'm with you on that. I do not subscribe to the macho bullshoot about gaffa tape and poundland superglue, I give my injuries the best possible chance of healing quickly. And just before then, the best possible opportunity not to happen.

 

[Bravheart]

Sounds sore but the hot paperclip treatment is brilliant and instant, after suffering all night with what could be described as bad toothache in my finger the doc sorted it instantly with the paperclip.
Unfortunately it doesn't work for all nails this nail's been like this since shutting it in the car door as a kid.

edit. Its been cleaner.

 

[Gragson]

I'm sure it "pulls the birds" what was that old film about a party?

Film Party Party, that was bugging me, was a classic funny for me back in the early 80's

 

[Country Joe]

More to the point, what would @drjim do, in this situation?
I suspect he doesn't often consider drilling (or burning) holes through his nails!

Sorry, got that wrong, I don't think Doc Jim is on here much anymore?
Maybe I meant @Dr.Al - my mistake!

All the Best,
CJ

 

[Dr.Al]

Sorry, got that wrong, I don't think Doc Jim is on here much anymore?
Maybe I meant @Dr.Al - my mistake!

All the Best,
CJ

I'm a doctor of electrical & electronic engineering, so I don't think I can help with this one...

 

[Country Joe]

I'm a doctor of electrical & electronic engineering, so I don't think I can help with this one...

Sorry, Doc! - I'm possibly the most confused person on here!
Maybe it's your avatar - the facial expression looks as if you're right in the middle of drilling out your thumb-nail!

But I think I've also finally worked out that it might not really be a photo of you!
I'd best go back to de-scaling this heat-exchanger thing!

All the Best,
CJ

 

[marlinspike]

For fans of shows like Botched, there's a toe equivalent called 'The Toe Bro' on the Reality channel. I've only caught a bit of it - saw a poor guy with ingrown toenails that were infected, swollen, and looked very painful - fascinating, but not sure I have the stomach for a full episode.