Gel overlay
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Whenever there is bleeding, no matter what part of the body, an opening through the outer protective barrier of the body has been created. Yes you should be worried about an infection starting under this nail. Let me start by answering the last part of your question first. A “hematoma” that gradually enlarges may not be a hematoma at all and should be evaluated by a dermatologist. One last word of caution: Occasionally, malignant melanomas can appear under fingernails and may look just like a hematoma. Eventually the hematoma will grow out and the nail should return to a normal appearance.
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If this is done, hen care must be taken as outlined above to avoid infection. It should be possible to melt a small hole in the nail plate which then relieves the pressure. If the client experiences pain due to the buildup of the hematoma, an old trick is to have her take a paper clip, unfold it, heat one end over a gas flame (be careful not to burn the fingers holding the paper clip) and carefully touch it on the nail plate over the hematoma. It should not be necessary to remove the overlay. If the nail plate fractures or if the distal edge of the nail has separated away from the nail bed, then caution would be appropriate-cleansing with hydrogen peroxide and applying topical antibiotic ointment should be sufficient to prevent infection.
GEL OVERLAY SKIN
When bleeding occurs under the nail plate because of an injury, it is referred to as a “traumatic hematoma.” As blood pools in the hematoma, it eventually creates enough pressure that the rate of blood flow is reduced to the point where normal clotting occurs, then further bleeding stops.Īs long as the normal skin barriers around the nail are not violated, it would be very difficult if not impossible for an infection to occur.