How Long Does It Take for a Fingernail to Grow Back?
Last Updated Apr 17, 2020 11:23:41 AM ET
It takes approximately six months for an entire fingernail to grow back after falling off or being pulled from the root, says Kids Health. It takes so long for a nail to grow back after a traumatic event because nails grow slowly.
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