Question 1

home remedies to remove calcium build up on your toenails?

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White on Nails: Leukonychia (or leuconychia), also known as white nails or milk spots, is a medical term for white discoloration appearing on nails and not due to calcium buildup.It is harmless and is thought to be caused by minor injuries that occur while the nail is growing. There are some suggestions but controversial that vitamins may help such as zinc.

Question 2

how can i remove an ingrown toenail at home as painlessly as possible?

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You can try : Soaking in hot water to make the nail soft then cut the edge on a small slant. However, most often more of the nail needs to be removed and this could only be done once anesthesized.
I would advise you to see a podiatrist.

Question 3

can you please tell me the best possible way to remove an ingrown toe nail from home?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown nail: The best way to remove an ingrown nail from home is not to do it. To many complications like leaving a spicule that you can't see, infections etc.  See a podiatrist.

Question 4

i experience random  hot flashes in my left foot. when i  am at home my foot gets suddenly really warm until i remove my sock.

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Foot feeling hot: Hot flashes in your foot can be any of these: gout can cause a hot red swollen toe joint or ankle.  It's rare for your age. Get a blood test check your uric acid level. A bad case of erruptive tinea pedis which is athlete's feet or fungus. Neuroma  or imflamed nerve in the ball of your foot can also cause sharp radiating pain. Other causes can be stress fracture and plantar fasciitis. See foot dr.

Question 5

how can you remove fungus on my toenails?

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Treating fungus...: Treating fungus in nails is challenging and takes at least 6-8 weeks. If you are young and healthy and the nails are just yellow - applying antifungal cream (like lamisil) to the nails twice daily. Or see your doctor for pills.Once the nail is thickend and deformed, or if you are diabetic it is much harder to treat. Applying vick's to the nails every night will soften them & make them less painful.

Question 6

are there any home remedies for fungus under toenails?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vicks vaporub applied to the affected nails 1-2 times daily is effective.  Reports of the efficacy of tree oil are also available, but I have no experience with this.

Question 7

how long would it take a completely removed toenail to regrow?

Accepted Answer

Toenail regrowth: Depending on your circulation, it is usually between 6 months and 9 months.

Question 8

my toenail was removed in the military and never grew back. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Not much: There are false toenails but they are difficult to keep on.

Question 9

how long does it take for a removed toenail to grow back? and what makes it grow faster?

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Toenails: Depending on which toenail it is it usually takes upto 1 year or longer for a toenails to regrow.  Normal diet is important as are other medical conditions such as diabetes.  Folic acid and vit. B supplements may help.

Question 10

need some help on lifting toenail. any home solutions? once it's cured will the toenail grow back? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Cut toenail: The toenail needs to be cut at angle so that it does not cut into skin and a wedge of cotton is placed between toenail and skin so that itvdoes not cit into the skin. Continued soaking to calm inflammation is necessary. There are some individuals who are prone to recurrent ingrown nails and it can be familial .A permanent phenol procedure by podiatrist may be necessary.

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How long would it take a completely removed toenail to regrow?

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My toenail was removed in the military and never grew back. what can i do?

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How long does it take for a removed toenail to grow back? and what makes it grow faster?

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