Question 1

what causes discoloration and thickness to toe nails?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection: Usually due to fungus of nails.

Question 2

are ingrown toe nails hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes familial: The size and shape of toes and toenails are hereditary. If one member of a family has a toenail shape that makes it more likely to be ingrown, then a few other members of the family probably have the same problem. In this way, ingrown toenails can run in the family.

Question 3

why do you get ingrown toe nails?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown toenails: Ingrown toenails, with the nail grows into and underneath the cuticle is usually due to the surrounding skin (cuticle) growing over the nail and/or improperly trimming or hygeine of the nail.

Question 4

how do you treat ingrown toe nails?

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See a podiatrist : Ingrown nails come from parts of the nail digging into the skin.  They must be cut out to stop the process. See tour podiatrist.

Question 5

what causes ingrown toe-nails to form?

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Reasons for ingrowns: This annoying condition is usually the result of clipping the corners of the big toenails so deeply and sharply that a small sharp fragment of nail is left. As the nail grows, this sharp spear is jabbed into the nail-fold, breaking the skin and instantly becoming a foreign body. The body attacks, and the rest is history. Treatment consists of removing the fold of skin and the spear.

Question 6

can paint thinner cause black toe nails?

Accepted Answer

It can contribute: Pain thinner directly would not cause the discoloration but thinning out of the nail plate due to the chemicals could cause the toenails to become vulnerable to infection by fungus, yeast or bacteria.

Question 7

can ingrown toe nails resolve on their own?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mild cases of ingrown toenails can resolve without surgery. A doctor can examine an ingrown nail and talk about what should be done. In mild cases, the sharp piece of the nail may be encouraged to grow over the skin or next to the skin, instead of into the skin. After a couple of weeks, that corner of the toenail might be ok.

Question 8

what can i do to prevent in grown toe nails?

Accepted Answer

Wider shoes: Sometimes wearing a wider shoe can take the pressure off the toe that hurts.

You may be able to lift the nail border and carefully get a small piece of cotton in between the nail and the skin to prevent the rubbing.
Consult your podiatrist if these measures do not work.  He/she will fix it for you!

Question 9

how do i remove fungus in feet and toe nails?

Accepted Answer

Oral antifungal: There are many different options including topicals, oral antifungals, and lasers. The most effective treatments are oral antifungals such as sporanox, lamisil, (terbinafine) Diflucan and can have an 80-90% efficacy rate after 3 months. Topical creams have a much lower cure rate (40%) and have to be applied for 9 months. Lasers are also effective but there hasn't been a great amount of research in this area.

Question 10

what are some ways to treat ingrown toe nails?

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Removal...: ...Is the only permanent solution. Just the painful border can be removed, or the entire nail if necessary. After removal you can let the border grow out again, or your doctor can use a chemical to stop the nail from regrowing. If you're concerned, don't perform bathroom surgery on yourself. That can lead to an infected ingrown toenail, which could require antibiotics.

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