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Why does a torn nail cause pain by exposing the nail bed?

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asked Nov 24, 2023 by Kathleen Little (4.4k points)

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because that is LIVE tissue. Put a little bacitracin or neosporin and a band aid on it, will feel better in a day or so.

answered Nov 27, 2023 by Jason Metcalf (4.4k points)
selected Nov 29, 2023 by Kathleen Little

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Because there are nerve endings in your nail bed!

answered Nov 26, 2023 by Cynthia Dempster (4.2k points)

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DEFINATLY!

answered Nov 27, 2023 by Charlotte Sparrow (4.3k points)

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