Suggest treatment for split toenail of an 8 months old
Patient: Hello, My 8 month old son s big toenail is split pretty far down toward the middle. I clipped some of it off so it wouldn t get caught on anything. I also applied Neosporin to it before putting his sock on. Is there anything else I should be doing? He is a big time crawler and climber. I think he must of snagged his nail doing one of these things. Thanks for the help! Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.   Fortunately healing of infant is very quick. If it is not infected then put a band aid and soc, so that he doesn't pull it or get hit on it again. Change band-aid daily or if needed more time s as child may get it wet. Keep a watch for signs of infection, if it occurs go to a doctor. Otherwise it should heal in a few days. Keep cutting growing nail.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.