What to do if I got paint under a torn nail?

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Recently at my work I tore my nail and for the past couple weeks it’s been slightly lifted and just today I spilt some paint and some of it got on my nail and under the torn part. I’m a bit worried it’s gonna be permanently black or if there’s any way of getting the paint off.

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  2. KyorlSadei Avatar

    Lead poisoning. Rip. Was nice knowing you.

  3. icydee Avatar

    It will grow out over the next few weeks. Personally I would use a scalpel blade to clean it out, but I don’t recommend that unless you have a steady hand and a good pain tolerance.