How To Care For Finger Without Nail. If there is no evidence of tears or lacerations to the matrix or the nail bed then simply removing any unattached remnants of the nail with a nail clipper and cleaning the nail bed with a soapy washcloth and water to remove foreign material and blood is all that is necessary. You may just place your finger on top of the wrapped ice Step 2 Elevate your hand above your heart.
Avoid wearing narrow-toed or tight-fitting shoes. You may just place your finger on top of the wrapped ice Step 2 Elevate your hand above your heart. Do not trim your nails too short or round the corners of your nails.
Keep the ice on it for 10-minute intervals with 20-minute breaks for the first few hours after you smash your finger.
Apply medication or bacteria-fighting solution to cleanse the exposed nail bed. Regular hand washing is great for keeping the surface of your nails clean but they will need some extra attention to get them clean and white underneath. Apply medication or bacteria-fighting solution to cleanse the exposed nail bed. Avoid wearing narrow-toed or tight-fitting shoes.