Question 1

why is my big toe nail coming off on 1 side and is a light brownish colour?

Accepted Answer

Subungual hematoma: Probably trauma to the nail from a shoe or banging against something. The brown color sounds like dried blood.  That will also cause the nail to lyse or lift off

Question 2

why is my big toe nail black?

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Blood: Most common reason is a collection of blood under it from trauma or long distance running.
Less common is a melanoma.

Question 3

why the the big toe nail turn black?

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Black nail: The most common cause of a. Lack nail is bleeding into the nail bed from trauma.  Fungus can do it and in rare instances other disorders.

Question 4

why does my big toe nail alway break in half?

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See below: It is probably thin and brittle.  Try using a clear nail polish to help it grow out.
If still a problem see a podiatrist or dermatologist.

Question 5

what does a dark line on your big toe nail mean?

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0_o: It can mean multiple things, from trauma, to mycotic nails, to many many more.  If painful or new please go see a podiatrist or dermatologist.

Question 6

how long does it take for the big toe nail to grow back?

Accepted Answer

1 year: From the base of the nail to the tip of the toe it takes just about 1 year to frow out.  This is also dependednt on having good circulation, if not it will be slower.

Question 7

the part below my big toe nail hurts a lot, what could. it be?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown toenail?: It's impossible to give you a diagnosis over the internet.  By far, the most common cause of pain next to or near a toenail is an ingrown toenail.  But there are other causes of such pain.

The best advice i can give you is to see a podiatrist.  If it is an ingrown toenail, the procedure to fix this is fast, simple, easy and painless with no disability.

Hope this helps.  Good luck!

Question 8

big toe nail has partially detached. leave it alone or remove it?

Accepted Answer

The part : That is lifted up can be trimmed.....So that there is no free edge to get caught on a sock.....Sometimes, hat free edge can be filed.....If unsure see a foot doc.

Question 9

what can be done for having ripped your big toe nail half way off?

Accepted Answer

First aid: Keep area clean remove loose nail. Keep covered with neosporin.

Question 10

what does it mean if my big toe nail is turn dark and getting very hard?

Accepted Answer

Possible Fungus: This may be a sign that you have a fungus infection of the toenail (onychomycosis). You should have it checked by a dermatologist.

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Why is my big toe nail coming off on 1 side and is a light brownish colour?

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Why the the big toe nail turn black?

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Why does my big toe nail alway break in half?

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How long does it take for the big toe nail to grow back?

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The part below my big toe nail hurts a lot, what could. it be?

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Big toe nail has partially detached. leave it alone or remove it?

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What does it mean if my big toe nail is turn dark and getting very hard?

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