If you have snagged and torn your nail off, it is possible that you may be in a lot of pain, but the most pertinent question in your mind is when will the nail grow back? There are ways in which you can hasten this process, but if the plate of your nail is completely detached from your nail bed, the nail may not grow back as fast as you wish. It may take the nail about 6 months to grow back completely. There are some nail hardening chemicals that can be used to make the nails hard and prevent them from chipping as you grow up.
If you have broken a nail in your toes, try and wear shoes that have enough room in the toe area so that the toes are not constricted. This way you can keep your toe nails healthy. Moisturize your nails every day by using a good hand and nail cream. This will keep the nails strong and promote their growth. Also keep your nail bed clean as the nails are growing, or you may be prone to infections.
Keeping your nails healthy and ensuring growth of hard and healthy nails can prevent the nails from getting torn again. When the nails are growing, avoid handling strong chemical products such as cleaners and bleaches. Also try and consume foods that are rich in iron, potassium, calcium and vitamins. Vitamin B is one of the best nutrients for your nail growth. Foods rich in iron, potassium, calcium, and vitamin B are particularly good for the health of your nails. Consume foods like garlic, yogurt, spinach, eggs, almonds, celery fish, and other seafood, as all of these are extremely good for the growth of your nails.
Wear rubber gloves when washing dishes or performing any other such tasks, and moisturize your cuticles well every day.
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