Question 1

what should i do with a black toenail?

Accepted Answer

Black Toenail : If it was caused by trauma bleeding under the nail leave the nail in place and allow a new nail to develop. I would have a podiatrist take a look at it if it’s painful or doesn’t clear as the new nail grows.

Question 2

how do i get my normal toenail back after a severe black toenail?

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Avoid more trauma: Assuming you mean the typical "black nail" which develops from either direct or repetative low grade trauma(ie: toe banging up against tip of shoe in runners), the "black" needs to grow out. If more trauma or pressure can be avoided, the color will grow out as the nail grows. This may take many months.

Question 3

how long until my black toenail falls off and a new one starts growing?

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Approximately 1 year: Depending on how it was injured it may take up to 1 year for the nail to fully grow out.

Question 4

my husband has black toenail. i just saw that what is that? i do know there ahistory of dibets

Accepted Answer

Conservative Care: How did it happen?  Trauma, contusion, exercise are a few reasons that bleeding can occur under the nail.  Epsom salt soaks can help.  Watch red, hot, swollen or infection changes.  Should be evaulated for further care.

Question 5

hi there, i have two black toenails for about 3 years, i thought the nail would just fall off but they haven't , what do i do..?

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Nails: Next step is to eval the nail. A segment is sent to the lab looking for fungus. The general health of the toe is evaluated as well.

Question 6

how can i get rid of a black toenail?

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What is causing it: Need to see a podiatrist to see what is causing it. It could be dry blood from micro trauma from you shoes or fungus or other skin  pathological issues (psoriasis).  Correct treatment could be render identification of the cause.

Question 7

hi i have a black toenail that needs to come off on corner is disconnected can i just pull it out my self or see a doctor?

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Go for it....: People have been taking off their own loose toenails for thousands of years. I see no reason why you can't do it as long as there are no health issues that would put you in jeopardy. Rather than just pulling, how about trying to gently clip it off in sections, at least the loose sections. If you get in over your head, then you may have to see a doctor.

Question 8

how do i get rid of my black toenail?  i have had this for about 2 years now. i don't run or workout. i haven't bumped into anything and it doesn't hurt.

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Get it checked!!: While this could be a fungal or bacterial infection, i'd be concerned about the possibility of a cancer, like a melanoma as the cause of the black appearance. Please get it checked!

Question 9

i dropped an iron on my foot and now i have a black toenail. is there any medicine that i can take or an ointmentthat i can apply to it?

Accepted Answer

Ouch.: You have a hematoma (bruise) under the nail, and like any bruise, it will resolve by itself over time. The nail may or may not peel off in the process. Rarely, severe pain will develop, which means pressure is building up under the nail. If that happens, see a doctor right away.

Question 10

ive had this thick black toenail for about 17 years now and it doesnt hurt. supposedly my mom says it comes from shoes i wore that were too small when i was younger. are there any treatments for it to make look normal?

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This may be treatabl: If it is from your shoes it is probably onychodystrophy, which is trauma to the nail. This is not curable but you can treat it cosmetically by using a softening agent and filing the nail thinner.  If you have a fungal infection of the nail which is called onychomycosis, it is treatable.  A fungal test of the nail is needed.

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How do i get my normal toenail back after a severe black toenail?

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How long until my black toenail falls off and a new one starts growing?

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My husband has black toenail. i just saw that what is that? i do know there ahistory of dibets

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Hi there, i have two black toenails for about 3 years, i thought the nail would just fall off but they haven't , what do i do..?

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How can i get rid of a black toenail?

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Hi i have a black toenail that needs to come off on corner is disconnected can i just pull it out my self or see a doctor?

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How do i get rid of my black toenail? i have had this for about 2 years now. i don't run or workout. i haven't bumped into anything and it doesn't hurt.

A member asked:

I dropped an iron on my foot and now i have a black toenail. is there any medicine that i can take or an ointmentthat i can apply to it?

A member asked:

Ive had this thick black toenail for about 17 years now and it doesnt hurt. supposedly my mom says it comes from shoes i wore that were too small when i was younger. are there any treatments for it to make look normal?

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