Know the Right Way to Overcome Blackened Nails After Being Pinched

Dream - Some people may have experienced a change in the color of their nails to black. Usually, this is caused by nails being pinched or pressed with enough pressure.

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In addition to changing to a black color, your nails will also feel painful due to the accumulation of trapped blood under the nails. When experiencing this, Dermatologist Arthur Simon through his Instagram account suggests immediately applying cold water compresses to stop bleeding and reduce swelling.

Then, raise the pinched or pressed hand or foot to a higher position to help improve blood circulation. If the pain persists and is difficult to bear, take pain relievers.

Know When to See a Doctor

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But if your nails turn blue or black for more than a quarter of the nail, your finger shape changes, you experience a broken bone, or there are signs of infection, such as pus and a hot sensation around the nail, consult a doctor immediately.

"Usually, if you experience something like this, the nail will fall off in due time and a new one will grow in 2-6 months. But the shape may not be perfect like before," explained Arthur.

Some people address this issue by inserting a sterilized needle that has been heated into the nail to allow the accumulation of blood to come out or flow back. This is acknowledged to be helpful. However, you must ensure that the needle is truly sterile and does not cause infection in the nail or finger.

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