Relieving pain from a smashed nail

In this video Dr. Jack Silvers explains a simple way for medical professionals to relieve the severe pain that follows smashing the finger nail. For more of such videos, check out our Facebook page "Brentwood Dermatology".

[@vonnstracy]

Is 4:17 a.m. right here now and I haven't been able to sleep after I slammed my thumb by 21 p.m. Thank God I found this method; I'm trying it out now and the blood is really really coming out. Thank you very much for this♥️♥️

[@rjunior0792]

I smashed my right thumb with my car door at about 9:30 pm today, ran inside the house submerged my hand in a bunch of ice for a while and it did the trick for a bit however the pain was unberable right about 2:00 am, so bad that it woke me up, I was on my way to the ER but I decided to do a little YT search and lo and behold I came across this incredible advice, it worked!!!! Thank you Dr Silvers, you saved my night. Most likely I would have spent that whole night at Kaiser ER for someone to have done the same procedure. God bless you doctor!!!

[@jackh.silversm.d.8879]

Thank you R Junior for your comment.

[@michaelcastillo2915]

It worked! I used a sewing needle though…It took me a couple tries due to the fact that it’s tricky holding the needle if you are doing it by yourself, and then getting the needle heated well enough was the 2nd challenge. The trick is getting the needle super hot though! I think a lot of people are experiencing pain because they are applying to much pressure! If the needle is red hot when you touch it to your nail, it should melt easily just like plastic, with not much pressure required at all. If you feel pain and got burned, it’s because you went too deep, probably because you were applying too much pressure with a needle that wasn’t hot enough. All you need is a very small whole, not deep at all, right through the nail for the blood to drain. Once it drains all that pressure and swelling will be relieved. I was scared at first, but it didn’t hurt me at all, if you do it correctly! MAKE THE NEEDLE EXTREMELY HOT!

[@Chris-gh6ux]

I’m scared to do it because it’s on my pinky nail 🥲

[@cgcrafford]

Im going for my third attempt now, needle cools down too fast, no paper clip😅

[@JoyceCWallace1]

Oh my thank you for sharing this information, we just had a finger smashed by a hammer and several hours later, the pain was growing deeper. We tried with a small paperclip 2 times but it did not penetrate enough and we were being careful. Then tried an embroidery needle and lo and behold the blood came rushing out. Dr Jack, my gratitude. Hope you get millions of views.

[@drac9999]

You're a true lifesaver Doc. Respect..................🙌

[@amandeepsingh858]

Leaving comment just after i had done this. Oh man I was in pain for 7- 8 hours and I suddenly feel so much relief, thank you so much doctor 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sblickf]

I've done this before and blood shot across the room. (Used a sowing needle.) It hurt but it was sweet sweet relief. Before I drained it it hurt with every heart beat I had.

[@samjones51281]

I was scared initially, but I worked 100%. Thank you, doctor 🙏

[@passionlink7473]

Thank you so much for relieving the so bad pain

[@brianahatfield]

This actually worked, I had to force myself through the pain getting the hole in but so glad that I did! It eased the pain a lot. I can now go to bed!

[@Malcolm1012]

Ikr

[@veganwaffle]

Dude I thought I was burning my finger but it was just the pain from the pressure

[@bible-daily]

thank you, helped and worked, little pain when doing it, but finger stoped hearting, thanks a lot!

[@Themac5050]

You saved me a lot of pain thank you so much it worked!!

[@judiecollins9045]

OOOOOOOOMG! This works!! I slammed my thumb in the car door ....just the corner of it but it HURT.....and the pain got worse within a short time. I found this wonderful doctor and gave it a try. Almost immediate relief. Thank you!!!!

[@tashinasutherland2476]

Smashed my finger three days ago on a car door. Tonight it's been it's biggest. I've kept it iced elevated and clean (I have a small cut) the pressure I was feeling in my thumb was too much, so glad I came across this video. It works! I heated a needle until it was super hot, i didn't apply any pressure because it just went right through my nail. Just a little pain, but it just felt like a little sting and blood came out! I got it on the third try btw, I wasn't heating my needle up enough the first two times.

[@rasheenbarbee7189]

I smashed my finger in my car door about 2wks ago mow, the pain has gone but the nail is dark. I came across video, do I made several attempts to create a opening in the mail to get out dry blood

[@bakangrenal6336]

I smashed my thumb two days back..it's now green..Will the hot needle help

[@saidrohani4341]

I smashed my finger today in a car door.

[@carterthrift8942]

My finger shut in the door and locked 😐feels like it’s about to blow up going to give this a shot

[@fiascostew5001]

I'll come over so u can do it for me thanks

[@azizbeksharobidinov2120]

This method is really effective. My finger smashed on a car door and it was hurting extremely. I decided to check some treatments, here I am , I found this and I am so happy now because no pain at all.

[@Djkoolvybz]

😭😭 here i am too, just smashed my thumb on a car door...but it's frightening to do 😭

[@mannamajay8537]

Thanks Doc!!

[@user-ky9lr5ub8p]

Thanks doctor i was in pain the whole day i saw your video and did it immediately am realeved now hopefully will hve a good night thanku so much .. watching from Zimbabwe

[@cathyb728]

Thank you I persevered and it was scary and it hurt a little but what a massive relief when it went through and all the blood and built up pressure released, it does work and you do feel 100 times better without the throbbing.

[@49.rutujasalunke75]

Yes it works ,I got a sudden relief after trying this thanks and my nail is saved now 👍

[@kushana0278]

I literally just did this to my husband cause he came home with a smashed finger. THANK YOU THANK YOU. HE was in so much pain before now he is sleeping like a baby.

[@somasekharpinjala2566]

Hello I am having the same issue. Where can I find that object to make a hole? Could you please let me know what’s the object name and where can I buy it please.

[@Chris-gh6ux]

You’re a good woman/wife

[@SherKhan-yh2tm]

Thank u so much that’s a brilliant idea thank u

[@exploringtheworld9597]

Thank you my friend it does help

[@AS-bk5mc]

I smashed my finger at the car door very hard yesterday around 10am and my finger went purple completely and the pain was unbearable. I put on ice , drank 3 analgetics during the day but nothing helped and my finger was about to burst from the blood that was collected. From the pain I couldnt sleep, so around 2am in the morning I saw this video and tried it with a hot needle and the blood started to get out . I just wanted to write this because I’m very thankful to youu Doctor , you saved my thumb and I’m glad that people like you exists to help all around the world. One more time THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY😇

[@ernestolandaverdejr4708]

Is it painful?

[@lauradenison5966]

It worked and I smashed my point finger in a piano! Thankyou so much!

[@rezajamili4370]

Thanks mate it's soooo easy and useful...No pain at all

[@GiverOfFreedom]

OMG Jack!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I jammed my finger yesterday and put it in ice right away, it was okay but by the time I got home the pain was mind numbing. I found another video and put my finger in hot hot water with 1tbsp epson salt + 1 tbsp regular salt as much as I can then in freezing water as long as I could while going back and forth. Woke up and my nail was almost full of dry blood. I did your needle experiment and the blood came gushing out. I think its best to wait until the next day so that the blood can settle first, but the relief from the pain is super satisfying. I can breathe again and am very thankful!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@lizzyk8092]

Worked like a charm. Hurt a bit from the heat and preassure but the relief is waaay worth it.

[@hexhad]

Thanks doc 😢

[@eniolaogunlana5713]

This was helpful & easy

[@sonnypark669]

Only thing I’d add is that don’t try to push it through all at once. Chip it away a little by little. Less painful…

[@john_cs2253]

I pulled it off and it did help thank you!!!

[@john_cs2253]

@@carlovesfam6069 no small hole go to your doctor or I went to immediate Care (after it didn't drain much) they have a tool to do this safer and professionally my thumb was broken to so that's why the pain wasn't fully relieved for me doing it myself and having it done again. It was scary so I'd still recommend medical professionals. This is a real and painless procedure hope it helps🙏

[@aarushkumar2916]

Thanks sir

[@treyhopkins3116]

Thank you

[@pants_r_down9644]

I used a drill with a really small bit. Worked like a charm.

[@RichardWilson-sh3kr]

Doc, seriously, my thumbs still hurts. But the pain before this paperclip surgery was on a 9 or 10. Pain now, about a 2 or 3. Back to work. Probably keep this in my combat tool kit, along with the superglue for stitches.

[@Luna-sz9uq]

Paper clip was too dull, it only burned a bigger hole on my nail. Or maybe my nails are too thick. I’d recommend using a wider sewing needle instead. It hurts less and goes in deeper more quickly. Sweet relief! Thank you for this. 🙏🏼

[@georgegibson707]

Thankyou, smashed my thumb with a log splitter, I got a needle bright red hot on the tip, tried pushing it in 2 times, but not hard enough, then a bit harder and blood came spurting out. Instant pain relief.

[@sgmousta]

Worked with SUPER HOT needle! Thanks a lot :)

[@justinpacheco5604]

Just tried it and wow

[@RTrick4511]

Omg I tried this and it was super painful I couldn't hold it on long enough to make a hole after multiple attempts

[@notabyrd07]

Just did this after smashing my thumb at work. Sooo painful. After a couple tries it worked. More blood than i expected but the pain is a lot more bareable. Gonna do it again in a few hours

[@staysharp8952]

It worked… 😢Thank you 🙏

[@zainabkazmi4209]

Thank you so much

[@tararosx]

I jammed my thumb nail yesterday 😭💔 so thanks for this it’s soooo sore and I got school on Monday and my nail looks so ugly so thanks. Will the swelling go down with it?

[@LeaseOffers]

thank you it works

[@justaguywithabible2313]

I slammed my finger on my car door today. I did not find out about this video until seven hours later and I tried this it’s not completely pain-free but it is about 70% relief.

[@ophrah1]

I smashed my toenail four days ago. It hurt bad and had swelling at the base of the nail. I trimmed my nail a bit just as we do regularly and the blood leaked through out of the side... Right now it feels much better. But if the air got underneath the nail, is there a risk of infection. Should I take some antibiotic beforehand? Although everything seems fine right now.

[@patricebrowne4551]

Thanks this really work now i can get some sleep

[@PleatGFX]

I basically have a foldable fhair and i put my finger somewhere and when i sat down it legit crushed/something my finger

[@Braedenfish]

Hold it in a cup of white vinegar with ice cubes in it.....why? My gramma said so!!! It relieves some ache n my nail came off quicker already healing underneath...Avoid OTC meds...they SLOW healing and .nothing stops this pain. Good luck and take pics...you WILL get better and be amazed you survived the pain!

[@metamax1080]

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[@shahrzad6259]

My 8 yr old smashed his nail today. I tried this method on him not sure if I did it right cause he was scared of it but his pain was MUCH better after the process. Not sure if I had to melt his nail? Also didn't see any blood coming out but he felt better. Thanks alot

[@monica1309]

@Dr. Jack H. Silvers, M.D. how soon can you relieve blood on top of nail after injured? My thumb smashed in door as it was closing. Got past medium purple on bottom of skin and purple near cuticle Not whole thumb was injured..it's not black. Just dark purple on bottom of thumbnail n on other side purple just looks bruised not majorly. But there is tightness n swelling. Does it have to be black to pop?

[@aasthad8476]

pl do tell me what u did.. m in so much pain. just got hit few mins back..i took a painkiller that hwlped me a little but what to do with the blood clot ? its slight purple

[@jamesmitchell2804]

It's very painful doing this, it burns to me that's pain.

[@livianosnhoj4020]

The key is to pierce the finger at the corner not the center...I have multiple black marks from piercing at the center....I just did this at the side....needle extremely hot and what a relief.....am not a believer unless it happens to me so believe me when I tell u this doc just guaranteed me some wel deserved sleep Plus if you are piercing one place and it ain't going tru immediately your obviously doing it wrong n it's extremely painful. When I found the spot the needle went right tru and the blood started coming out immediately

[@isaacmufaro8694]

What happens if you leave it like that

[@gameaddict3671]

Somehow i feel like i owe u my life for this the pain is over

[@jackh.silversm.d.8879]

Awesome. Please, leave a review on Google for Brentwood Dermatology Medical Group in LA.

[@rajkirancm8572]

Sir my finger nails on the tip 10 percentage vilot colour bearable pain now should i do anything will it go its on or this small pain goes for many weeks

[@Justin-Outdoors]

I smashed my finger nail but half the finger is swollen i can’t move my finger. How do i fix this?

[@southernbrokersllc6497]

omg heck nooooo! Im a total WUSS so off to the ER I go!!!!

[@bigpimpricky6977]

I literally just tried this & it hurt but maybe it’s just me

[@victorcosby1566]

What if there's no pain but swelling and bruising. should I just leave it alone?

[@lillydean6633]

Does anyone know what to do if demage nail is not removed after a subungual hematoma? Should i get my nail removed?

[@lisaslist]

When he said "and it goes ssssst", really doc? I lost it. I just want to know why the blood keeps coming back after you drained it?

[@DebraGill]

My husband got an infection from doing this. Just a warning to keep things sterile.

[@user-vc2ds3cn7i]

Can i do this after a month of the accident

[@somasekharpinjala2566]

Hello I am having the same issue. Where can I find that object to make a hole? Could you please let me know what’s the object name and where can I buy it please.

[@renfordgushmore5563]

I'm going to try it now . My finger giving me hell . Blood turn back

[@fernandoperezl12]

hi,,, I have a black nail on the base from one week ago... but doesn't bother me... no pain at all..... its just ugly... is any other danger besides that???

[@cantgetright4620]

fernandoperezl12... how is it now?..that's how mine started 3 weeks ago now the black is bigger and finger is swollen big time..

[@zackanderson8679]

How long after you smashed your nail? Smashed it today and I already want to do this

[@TailWagger_Jaggers]

When is it too late to poke the whole? I smashed my finger 4days ago and was told the bone was cracked and given a cheap splint. it's still swoll and hurt with what look like is blood under 80% of my nail. can I still drain it at home???

[@rasheenbarbee7189]

Did anyone ever help you the answer to your ?

[@chrislester8504]

Using a drill with a small bit is far less painful! I tried this about 10 times and it hurt like hell and still couldn't get it to burn completely through. I finally tried the drill as a last ditch effort and in about 5 mins I had slowly drilled a small hole and the pressure was gone! And it didn't hurt at all.

[@FranksBmwAdv]

Impossible to get paperclip red hot with lighter. Didn't work. Ugh

[@nittayabirt4057]

Why i found out it was hot on my nail before get thru

[@sarabethmattis6099]

What if it’s a child?

[@alddon9098]

i need help i feel like my finger is about to go dead

[@360withBronx]

How much pressure do you really need to apply?...I pressed hard enough where I have a little brown spot on my nail like it obviously didn't go thru. I guess I chickened out!...lol

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

The little pain is nothing compare to thumb throbbing all night. Felt instant relief after.

[@lungilekubheka8054]

Just woke up from the unbearable pain its 3am now n ive slammed my nail finger with a car door 😢im definitely trying this method

[@stevehdd9929]

I don't think dudes a doctor. I tried this and it was Brutal. My finger still hurts. Bad.

[@alex59606]

Ohhh man im in such pain right now. I'm so afraid to do this method

[@jacksilvers4763]

Have a healthcare worker do it for you.

[@alex59606]

@@jacksilvers4763 hell no. I did it myself 🤣

[@isabdel3975]

@@alex59606 did it work

[@alex59606]

@@isabdel3975 yeah.

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

That little pain is nothing compare to the throbbing all night.

[@user-vn7qg7rz3s]

I am scared doing it and I am just 12

[@judahwatcher1140]

😳😳 I'm scared Doc

[@thomasmurphy3021]

I wonder if the nail heals after the pressure is released and all the blood is out?

[@jackh.silversm.d.8879]

Good question Thomas. The nail plate through which the hole is made by the tip of the paper-clip is dead compact cells that grows out. There would not be any permanent nail changes from a health care professional poking the nail plate. A growing nail plate would not have any deformities, unless the trauma that induced the bruise under the nail damaged the live part of the nail that is under the proximal skin fold.

[@rasheenbarbee7189]

I smashed my thumb in car door about 2 wks ago, The nail on.dumb is dark, I wanted to get the dry blood out, came across video

[@monica1309]

@@jackh.silversm.d.8879 how soon can u pop on top of nail after injured? My thumb smashed in door as it was closing. Got lite purple on bottom of 6 and purple near cuticle Not whole thumb was injured..

[@monica1309]

how soon can u pop on top of nail after injured? My thumb smashed in door as it was closing. Got lite purple on bottom of 6 and purple near cuticle Not whole thumb was injured..

[@rajinikanthchirra6803]

Iam suffering with thumb finger nail since last days and my doctor said DON'T POP IT . But the pain was very awful 😞. The finger size was increasing day by day. Please give me some solution for the pain

[@priyankasahoo7779]

My father had a heart surgery & he's used to having ecosprin....would this method work for him as well??won't there be too much of blood loss??please reply🙏

[@veeramachaneninarasimha9802]

I know it's late but adding this for future reference don't do this if on blood thinners medication like ecosprin sometimes the bleeding won't stop and it would be a serious problem.

[@priyankasahoo7779]

@@veeramachaneninarasimha9802 ohh...no problem....btw, thanks for your suggestion :)

[@eljuniormz12]

What’s happens if you make the hole but no bloods comes out ?

[@jackh.silversm.d.8879]

You might not have punctured the right spot, or that the amount of collected blood was too small.

[@SunnyKumar-zt7fe]

@@jackh.silversm.d.8879 I have the same case, very little blood came out.

[@Abhishek-ct1cx]

I have removed nail slowly slowly by blade to make a tiny hole. Relief is there but black spot is still there😢

[@flyinbird7479]

I smashed my finger nail and they said it was comming off but theres blood under it do is still use this to get of some of the pain or wait tell the nail come off

[@jackh.silversm.d.8879]

I am sorry for the late reply Brian. If a person has pain, a health care professional could poke it with the procedure that I explained to relieve the pain.

[@syedali6349]

I just tried it with a really hot 🔥 needle it worked blood drained but the pain dropped from 9/10 to 7/10 still can't sleep

[@scarlet1328]

Hi I slammed my finger on my car door three days ago and I feel the pressure but not a lot of black blood but it also feels numb. Should I poke the hole or wait?

[@jackh.silversm.d.8879]

I wish that you had seen. doctor over the past three days. Do you live in the U.S.?

[@LSG95_]

This method works jus did it now cuz I got my thumbnail smashed from my trunk door of my car 3 days ago

[@LSG95_]

Just waiting til it heals more

[@user-hm3nb6hh2f]

I smashed my finger about 30 hours ago the pain is still so bad I cannot sleep due to the pressure. Can I still make a hole to relief.

[@holoslimediamond5228]

D same here I am not able to sleep cause of this darn bitch nail

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

Did you do it after all?

[@vinayakrastogi5196]

I've smashed my finger too , I want to try this but I'm too damn scared to even touch it 😔 help me someone

[@mrniceguy7440]

It's 2:47am and I still can't sleep ffs this Shi*t hurts

[@Sapo.Rockero]

You are a blessing to all blue collar people.

[@jacksilvers4763]

it's my honor.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

Woah woah woah!!! This is treatment for a nail that’s Fucking dangling!!! Not for when u smash ur finger/nail.....

[@xender-6386]

Am done... Today 4.41 am

[@TheSongster08]

I hammered my nail but the bruised showed up not on the nail but my thumb, what can I do with this? It's very painful 😥

[@jackh.silversm.d.8879]

I am sorry getting back you a day later. If you live in the U.S. we can set a telemedicine consultation. You can email me at [e-mail]

[@TheSongster08]

Hi doc thanks for reply unfortunately i live in New Zealand. I hope u r well by the way.

[@Ralphcarpainting]

It worked, i used a knife. Thanks

[@darealzai2028]

I didn't bleed but I heard I pop did I not go far enough on the hole?

[@sumirandahal]

Same

[@sumirandahal]

What didi you do afterwards?