[11] When kept dry and away from further trauma, the nail will reattach from the base upward (i.e., from proximal to distal).

The aim of treatment is also to eliminate onychomycosis that is a major cause of onycholysis.

Antifungals like terbinafin and itraconazole in the form of oral pills should be given for 6 to 8 weeks.

[11] If the underlying cause of the condition is not found and the nail continues to detach despite conservative treatment, the nail bed may begin to form a granular layer of abnormal cells on its surface.

After six months of detachment, this layer is likely to prevent the adhesion of any new nail tissue, possibly leading to permanent deformity.