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| Hematoma |
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Hematoma is the result of trauma to the
nail plate. It can happen from simply trapping your finger or
toe in the car door to friction from improperly fitting or
'too-tight' shoes, to a sports related injury. A hammer does a
pretty good job at causing a hematoma as well! The nail bed
will bleed due to this trauma, and the blood is trapped between the
nail bed and the nail plate. A hematoma may also indicate a
fractured bone. Many people who participate in sports
activities experience hematoma because of the constant friction from
the shoes against the toenails. Hematoma may result in nail
plate separation and infection because the blood can attract fungi
and bacteria. If several days have passed and the blood clot
becomes painful, the nail plate may require removal so the nail bed
can be cleansed.
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