Question 1

is there any way for me to have my diseased nail removed without surgery?

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I dont understand?: You have diseased nail, you want to remove it, no medication could dissolve that nail, there is medications could cure the disease from the nail.
Nail removal is very simple procedure done in the doctor office under local ..

Question 2

should i have my black nail removed?

Accepted Answer

If it hurts: Dermatologist & hand surgeons can remove nails.  Whatever the case your nail should be evaluated.

Question 3

might get nail removed. does it hurt? what is the process?

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A little painful: For most, the numbing procedure is the most uncomfortable thing about nail removal. If done well, you may only have mild discomfort. When the numbing medicine wears off your toe (i assume toenail?) will be sore but usually will respond well to things like Ibuprofen and tylenol (acetaminophen).  If you are a little squeamish then you might not want to observe.  Good luck to you.

Question 4

what does it mean to have your nail border removed permanently?

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No more Ingrown: Toenails or any other nail!  if you have had repeated ingrown nails, many times your family doc or podiatrist will remove a small sliver of toenail next to the side that has been repeatedly a problem.  They will treat the nail bed with a chemical that should destroy the part of the nail bed that grows the nail--in that immediate area only.  The rest of your nail will grow out normally w/o the bad!

Question 5

should i have my infected nails removed?

Accepted Answer

Soak with epsom salt: Try using epsom salt soaks daily with antifungal cream twice daily for 6 weeks. If the nail is not attached to nail bed then this needs to be removed.

Question 6

if a nail is  removed by laser, will a new nail grow back?

Accepted Answer

No: The laser will destroy the nailbed so the nail will not grow.

Question 7

is it dangerous to my health to leave a diseased nail untreated?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I am not sure what you mean by diseased, but you must mean a fungal infection of the nail.  I am of the belief that any infection on your body is not healthy.  I may be good to see a podiatrist on this and get his opinion.  Since the nail grows so slow, medications have to be taken for a long time to treat the problem.

Question 8

injury to finger, nail removed ?

Accepted Answer

See derm/hand surg: All depends on the extent of injury. With minor injury, the nail, if removed, might grow back over several months. See dermatologist for eval and poss tx

Question 9

what should i do after getting an ingrown nail removed?

Accepted Answer

Keep clean.: Follow the directions given to you by the doctor who removed the ingrown nail. Usually, those instructions consist of keeping it clean, and possibly using some antibiotic ointment and a bandaid to cover. Some physicians recommend daily soaking in warm water and epsom salts. Use an open toed shoe or sandal to keep pressure from the area until it heals.

Question 10

my nail developed a green shade after i removed my false acrylic nails. it hurts now. ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This can happen with false nails,sometimes fungus or bacterial growth can occur between the nails.Pain is usually the first sign of infection.The pain can also in which the process the nail was removed when done inproperly.Til you see your doctor apply a triple antibiotic and an antifungal cream to the areas.

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