Question 1

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 2

no known injury but finger nail bed came up bruised and nail fell off, new nail grew through but is now bruised again for no reason, what is wrong?

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Finger: You may have a fungal infection of the nail bed if it comes off again try an anti fungal cream.

Question 3

what causes hole dent in finger nail?

Accepted Answer

Dent = pitting: Pitting or small dents on the surface on your nails could be the sign of a medical disease. For example psoriaisis. I advise you to see your local gp.

Question 4

what causes tiny shallow holes in the finger nail?

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Varies: Nail pitting is a symptom seen in patients wit a variety of conditions. Psoriasis is the first issue that comes to mind. Eczema, reactive arthritis, chronic inflammation in other sites and a condition causing bald patches on the scalp are also sometimes present. The underlying trigger should be sorted out by your doc.

Question 5

i have a brown line on my finger nail what could it be?

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Take picture: That could be alot of things. Take a picture and post it here,

Question 6

how does a finger nail develop a fungus?

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Onychomycosis.: Onychomycosis, or toenail fungus. Is a growth of plantlike matter within the substance of the toenail. As a toenail grows out the fungus attaches to its distal edge and move proximally or toward the body.

Onychomycosis is usually caught in males much easier than in females, and many of those males have been in the armed forces previously with  contact with the fungus in showers and and barracks.

Question 7

what can i do for a painfull finger nail?

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See dermatologist: Who can figure out why it is hurting. Is it  infected? Ingrown? They would likely prescribe an antibiotic if infected and if ingrown might have to remove  a piece of it (which will grown back).

Question 8

what makes an ingrown finger nail better?

Accepted Answer

It may hurt, but...: There is a small piece of nail still embedded in the corner. You need to get that out. Soak to soften the area and try to get it free. If you can't get it out on your own, a doctor can. Sometimes this can be done without numbing the finger, but often, anesthesia is necessary. If it is a chronic condition, there is a very successful surgery that can be done to permanently correct the problem.

Question 9

how should i manage a ingrown finger nail

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SoakInWarmWater: nSoak your finger in warm water several times a day.to keep the skin and nail soft 
Now the trimming will be easy

Question 10

i have beau lines bad on every finger nail. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Sometimes they just happen. I trust that somebody who doesn't like you isn't giving you arsenic -- these lines can look similar. That's the only thing that's really worth knowng, and you'd feel sick. I trust your history, physical, and labwork confirm health -- if they do, I wouldn't worry. Best wishes.

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What causes hole dent in finger nail?

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What causes tiny shallow holes in the finger nail?

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I have a brown line on my finger nail what could it be?

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How does a finger nail develop a fungus?

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I have beau lines bad on every finger nail. what causes this?

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