How long does it take for a subungual hematoma to reabsorb?

A minor subungual hematoma usually heals over time without treatment. The trapped blood will eventually be reabsorbed, and the dark mark will disappear. This can take 2–3 months for a fingernail, and up to 9 months for a toenail.

Should I go to the ER for subungual hematoma?

How Is a Subungual Hematoma Diagnosed? If you had a severe blow to a finger or toe, you may have broken bones or serious damage to the nail bed and/or surrounding tissues. Seek medical attention from your doctor right away or go to an emergency room if: The finger or toe is deformed.

How do you get rid of blood under your big toe?

To remove blood from under a nail:

1. Straighten a paper clip, and heat the tip in a flame until it is red-hot.
2. Place the tip of the paper clip on the nail and let it melt through.
3. Do not push or apply pressure on the paper clip.
4. Go slowly, and reheat the clip as necessary.

Why is my big toenail hurting?

Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh. The result is pain, redness, swelling and, sometimes, an infection. Ingrown toenails usually affect your big toe. Often you can take care of ingrown toenails on your own.

Is hydrogen peroxide good for subungual hematoma?

The alkaline solution of hydrogen peroxide can be used for emergency discoloration subungual hematoma, the skin in the area of bruise and the bandage stained with blood.

When do you do nail trephination?

Nail trephination can be successfully performed up to 36 hours after injury-and possibly even later-because the blood under the nail will not coagulate during this period. An underlying fracture is not considered a contraindication to nail trephination.

What helps subungual hematoma?

Many subungual hematomas can be cared for at home. To reduce swelling, the AOCD recommends elevating the affected foot or hand and icing the area for about 20 minutes at a time. To do this, wrap ice in a cloth or towel or create your own cold compress. Directly applying ice to skin can cause damage.

How do you treat subungual hematoma at home?

How do you treat a subungual hematoma at home?

1. Keep the affected hand or foot elevated (reduces the swelling).
2. Apply ice wrapped in a cloth over the affected finger/toe.
3. Compress the nail by wrapping a tight bandage around it (reduces the bleeding).
4. Take over-the-counter analgesics to relieve the pain.

What causes a subungual hematoma on the toe?

A subungual hematoma occurs when trauma to the toenail causes bleeding under the toenail. Dropping a heavy object on the toe is one common cause, although repetitive trauma to the toenail from long-distance running in tight-fitting shoes (runner’s toe) may also cause a subungual hematoma. It is usually the great toe that is affected.

How long does it take for a subungual hematoma to heal?

This could take anywhere from about eight weeks for a fingernail to six months for a toenail. A doctor can often diagnose a subungual hematoma based on visual inspection of the nail and any recent trauma you report.

What happens if you have blood under your toenail?

Depending on the amount of blood beneath the nail, the nail may come loose. But often the nail does stay intact, and the blood fades as the nail grows out. If a subungual hematoma is large and causing pain, medical treatment may be needed to relieve pressure under the nail.

How do you get rid of a hematoma on your nail?

Placing ice directly on the affected nail could cause further injury, so wrapping ice in a cloth towel and applying it to the affected area works best. Compression can further reduce the bleeding underneath the nail. Regardless of treatment the hematoma will eventually be resorbed by the body and a new nail will grow out.