Question 1

how to treatingrown toenails?

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See podiatrist: Who can offer you a permenant solution with a 10 minute office procedure. "bathroom surgery" often ends in infection.

Question 2

how can i treat my toenail?

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What's the matter?: What's the matter with your toenail?  Is it loose, broken, ingrown, pus, drainage?  In any case, you might be best served to see a physician for a referral to a podiatrist to definitively care for you.  Best of luck.

Question 3

why do my toenails look grey?

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Gray Nails: One possible cause of blue-gray nail discoloration is using the drug minocycline. This broad-spectrum antibiotic has been found to turn nails a light blue-gray color. However, there are many other causes of nail discoloration as well, including fungal infection, chronic diseases and the use of various medications. Contact your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis.

Question 4

why are my toenails dark grey?

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Depends: It may depend on what color your natural skin color is. Some dark skinned individuals have dark gray streaks in their toenails fingernails. However there are other causes of it which may include a hematoma or melanoma or fungal infection. Have your podiatrist check it out.

Question 5

i have a freckle under my toenail?

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You should have : It evaluated by a podiatrist or dermatologist. Hyperpigmented lesions need to be assessed to determine if benign or malignant.

Question 6

could a toenail just stop growing?

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Yes...: It can stop, or just grow so slowly that you don't really notice it.

Question 7

what cause faint lines on toenails?

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Nail lines: Changes in nails can result from trauma, fungus, and systemic conditions such as psoriasis.  I would recommend evaluation by a podiatrist or dermatologist if you are concerned.

Question 8

why do my toenails hurt after i walk?

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Tight shoes?: Most common reasons are that your shoes/sneakers are too small/tight/stiff for your feet, or that your toenails are too long.  Try cutting nails short and/or wearing wider/ longer/softer footwear.

Question 9

my toenail is loose? should i tape it?

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Protect it with: A bandaid or tape.  If the nail is very loose, go to a podiatrist and have the loose nail removed safely so that it doesn't happen accidentally--a potentially painful and messy situation.

Question 10

is it painful if my toenail comes off?

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See below: If it comes off by trauma yes, but other times it may peel off due to prior injury and is not usually painful.

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