When splinter hemorrhages result from trauma, they do not usually need treatment. As the nails continue to grow, the splinter hemorrhages should disappear over time. This process usually takes 3 to 4 months.

Do splinter hemorrhages grow out?

Usually they will grow out along with the nail and within three or four months the hemorrhage lines are no longer seen. If they do not disappear and are formed without any injury to the fingernails, there may be another cause for the splinter hemorrhages.

What can splinter hemorrhages indicate?

Splinter hemorrhages caused by injury aren't a reason for concern. The nail will clear up as the injury heals. But sometimes a splinter hemorrhage indicates an underlying disease or disorder. If you didn't injure your toe or finger, the hemorrhage may result from conditions that can damage blood vessels.