Can a child's nails grow back if they fall off?

Children are rather naughty, and as they move around without the protection of their parents, it is very easy for accidents to happen and hurt them. For example, knocking off a fingernail is a common occurrence. Nails play a very important role in the human body. For example, they can protect the fingers or hold delicate objects, etc. So, can children's nails grow back again after they fall off? The following is a detailed introduction.

Can a child's nail grow out after being clipped and falling off?

Can grow out.

Nails, like our hair, have the ability to regenerate. In addition, children have a stronger ability to repair themselves. So if a nail is pinched, even if it falls off, it can heal as soon as possible and new nails can grow as long as the correct care measures are taken in time. However, during this period, disinfection and waterproofing care should be carried out to avoid wound infection, inflammation and festering.

Notice

If the nails fall off due to onychomycosis or other infectious diseases, the child's nail bed will be damaged and it is likely that the nails will not grow again.

How long does it take for a nail to grow back after it falls off?

It will take 3-6 months to grow out.

Under normal circumstances, nails grow at a rate of 0.1 mm per day. Nails that fall off due to knife cuts or injuries caused by heavy objects usually take 1-3 months at least. Most people need 3-6 months to completely grow a new nail.

How to take care of baby's nails when they fall off

1. Cleaning and disinfection

When a baby's nail falls off, we must first clean the wound of the fallen nail to see if there is any dirt, and then take disinfection measures. Use a medical cotton swab dipped in iodine to gently and repeatedly apply it to the fallen nail.

2. Apply medicine and bandage

Afterwards, seek medical attention promptly to check whether the nail bed is damaged and whether the fingers are fractured. Then apply medicine and bandage the wound. In addition, take appropriate oral anti-inflammatory drugs. If you cannot go to the hospital at night, you should disinfect the local area. If you have antibiotic ointment at home, you should apply a layer, but you must go to the hospital the next day.

3. Daily care

(1) Nutritional supplement

When a nail falls off, in order to make it recover and grow a new nail as soon as possible, you need to supplement your baby with the nutrients needed for the nails, such as protein. You need to eat more lean poultry, fish, beef and pork, as well as spinach and other protein-containing beverages such as milk, protein powder, etc., so that the nails will recover faster.

(2) Protect your nails

When the nail is injured and falls off, be careful to protect the nail. Do not let children touch things with their hands all the time, avoid children removing the bandages and medicines without permission, and prevent the nails from coming into contact with water, bleach or other chemicals to aggravate the trauma. Wear gloves for protection when necessary.

(3) Disinfection and application of medicine on time

After the child returns home after being bandaged in the hospital, parents should also remember to disinfect and apply medicine to the child on time, generally 3 times a day. If the child feels pain during the application of medicine, toys, food and other temptations can be used to divert the child's attention and distract the pain.

(4) Avoid certain foods

If a child's nail falls off, he or she should eat less or no spicy food, which is not conducive to wound recovery. It is best to avoid eating hot peppers, spicy strips, ginger, onions, ginger, garlic, etc.