Question 1

i think i have a myxoid cystor bump on the nail bed of my thumb right where skin meets the nail is itlife threatening, also how do i treat it im 16 ye?

Accepted Answer

Digital cysts: can sometimes diminish on their own, however there are others that need medical treatment.  Get it looked at and you will get an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.  There are many natural remedies that help with common cysts.

Question 2

my thumb nail bed is sore to touch. if i bump it....the pain is excuriating as if i am going to pass out.  what could be wrong? mri shows nothing.

Accepted Answer

Skin infection: or paronychia  (infection of the cuticle) with spread into the nail bed- requires immediate evaluation. with

Question 3

significance of dips in nail bed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what you mean by "dips."  if you have little hollowed-out pits or craters, these could be part of a skin inflammation such as psoriasis.

Question 4

my nails are removing themselves from my nail bed?

Accepted Answer

Fingernail ?'s: Separation of nails from the nail bed can be associated with fungal infections, and hypertension.  Get a referral from your primary physician for a dermatologist to make the appropriate diagnosis.

Question 5

how will i know if my nail bed is damaged,and if a new nail is growing out?

Accepted Answer

Time: Give it time!  It depends on how badly damaged your nail bed is but you should see growth in approximately 2 weeks.

Question 6

how do i cure nail bed coming away from nails , my nails are healthy and strong but this is unsightly please help.

Accepted Answer

ANY TRAUMA?: Did you have any injury to the finger nail? How many fingers are involved - just one or all.  Do you take multivitamins regularly? Is there any fungal infection?  Need to see  a dermatologist for examination.

Question 7

i bit my nails before & now the nails are growing but not attaching to nail bed therefore they break easily. anything i can do to reattach it?

Accepted Answer

Fungal ?: 1st thing to do is see your pcp and make sure your nails are not fungal.

Question 8

i had on acrylic nails and i broke my nail bed in half (injury), right now my nail bed is very short and i was wondering if its gonna grow back to normal. or is this permanent?

Accepted Answer

: The nail bed is that portion of the skin beneath the nail plate. If the nail matrix is not involved, you should experience Normal growth of the nail and surrounding skin.

Question 9

is the nail bed also called the sterile matrix?

Accepted Answer

Nail bed: is also referred to as the sterile matrix.

Question 10

i have a damaged nail bed and a ridge down the nail that keeps splitting. is there anything i can do?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist. : Your best bet would be to have a visit with a Dermatologist. This could represent a vitamin/mineral deficiency or an inflammatory condition which can be elucidated through testing.

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I think i have a myxoid cystor bump on the nail bed of my thumb right where skin meets the nail is itlife threatening, also how do i treat it im 16 ye?

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My thumb nail bed is sore to touch. if i bump it....the pain is excuriating as if i am going to pass out. what could be wrong? mri shows nothing.

A member asked:

Significance of dips in nail bed?

A member asked:

My nails are removing themselves from my nail bed?

A member asked:

How will i know if my nail bed is damaged,and if a new nail is growing out?

A member asked:

How do i cure nail bed coming away from nails , my nails are healthy and strong but this is unsightly please help.

A member asked:

I bit my nails before & now the nails are growing but not attaching to nail bed therefore they break easily. anything i can do to reattach it?

A member asked:

I had on acrylic nails and i broke my nail bed in half (injury), right now my nail bed is very short and i was wondering if its gonna grow back to normal. or is this permanent?

A member asked:

Is the nail bed also called the sterile matrix?

A member asked:

I have a damaged nail bed and a ridge down the nail that keeps splitting. is there anything i can do?

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