I smashed my finger in the car door, its obviously bruised, but there isnt excessive bleeding under the nail. The slam broke the skin and may have broken the nail right under the cuticle, but I cant tell at this point. What is the best way to care for it at home?
**1. Since history if trauma/injury is there thus other causes [fungal infection, chemical, skin condition] can be safely excluded.2. If nail is broken from cuticle it will not reattach, you have to remove or trim it, and will take 6-10 months to re grow, since bruising is there thus home treatment often helps relieve pain, promote healing, and prevent infection. .  Keep the area Chat Doctor.  Increase intake of biotin and use an application of moisturizer.PS. Biotin is helpful in making nails somewhat strong and thick