Do not remove a toenail yourself
Seek urgent medical care or a podiatrist for evaluation
If the nail is loose, keep it clean and covered
Wash the area gently with soap and water
Apply a sterile dressing if there is bleeding
Avoid pulling, cutting, or ripping the nail off
Use pain relief only as directed on the label or by a clinician
Get immediate care if there is severe pain, heavy bleeding, redness, swelling, pus, fever, or diabetes, poor circulation, or immune problems