Question 1

my toenail ripped off. i put on a bandage. how long before it grows back?

Accepted Answer

Give some time : Large toenails take anywhere from 6-9 months to be fully grown out of they have been completely taken off. The smaller toes take about 5 months to fully grow out.

Question 2

what can i do if my toenail ripped off whilst i fell off the trampoline, how long does it take to grow back?

Accepted Answer

1 year: If you tore off the entire toenail.

Question 3

my toenail was ripped off back in october, a nail has halfway grown back.. is it safe to paint it??

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is your replacement nail; so there are no problems punting it. All the best and happy that is growing in! It is slow.

Question 4

my toenail got ripped off and grew back short thick & yellow. what's a working cream or medicine to use for over the counter? most effecting please!!!

Accepted Answer

The problem here: Is you need to know if the toenail became fungal or if that nail is thick for other reasons..I.e bacterial colonization or subungual keratinazation. A thick yellow stubby nail is not always fungal. 
Topical meds for fungus are not highly effective either. If your inclined to try one you can but you will be applying for many months duration &amp; 1 is not necessarily better than others.

Question 5

ive had ingrown toenails removed 2 times in each of my big toes and they keep coming back worse. what can i have done to stop it? removing the whole nail? and could i be put to sleep, they use more needles every time and it hurts a lot?

Accepted Answer

Seek a podiatrist : This type of problem is seen and treated by a podiatrist all the time. There is a very simple technique of removing the borders of the nail permanently using phenol acid.      it is usually done under local anesthesia however you can be put to sleep for something like this but not recommended.    in four weeks it has completely healed there’s virtually no disability associated with it.

Question 6

what happens if i put my foot in white vinegar for 10 minutes or longer?

Accepted Answer

It's cleansing: No harm done.  White vinegar diluted (1:4) is a home remedy for many things in the foot besides smelling a little "pickled", the vinegar is actually antimicrobial (great for minor cuts and abrasions), antifungal (great for athlete's foot) and is a keratolytic (great for calluses).

Question 7

back of my right foot is sore. i cant put the foot to floor?

Accepted Answer

Foot pain: Pain at the back of the foot can be caused by a Traumatic injury (strain, fracture), inflammation (tendinitis, plantar fasciitis) or an infection (cellulitis). You should see a Dr for a full exam and imaging to determine the cause and treatment of your medical condition.

Question 8

my pinky toe nail came off. what can i put on it so that it can grow back?

Accepted Answer

Time: Other than maybe some antibiotic ointment and a bandaide for a few days until the underlying nailbed toughens, there is little you need do. The nail will grow back on its own, but be prepared to wait about 9 months for full regrowth. Also, check your shoe choices. Narrow-toed, high heels are a common culprit of small toe trauma and can cause this to happen again if worn too frequently.

Question 9

how long does a toe nail take to grow back if ripped off?

Accepted Answer

If the whole nail: Came off it can take anywhere from 6-12 months. On average a nail grows 1-2 mm per month.

Question 10

having fast strong beat under my feet if i put my fingers under my foot i can feel it? it comes then stops comes back every min

Accepted Answer

You've got the beat.: If it is rhythmic, most likely it is an arterial pulse. At your age it could be strong.

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What can i do if my toenail ripped off whilst i fell off the trampoline, how long does it take to grow back?

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My toenail was ripped off back in october, a nail has halfway grown back.. is it safe to paint it??

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My toenail got ripped off and grew back short thick & yellow. what's a working cream or medicine to use for over the counter? most effecting please!!!

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Ive had ingrown toenails removed 2 times in each of my big toes and they keep coming back worse. what can i have done to stop it? removing the whole nail? and could i be put to sleep, they use more needles every time and it hurts a lot?

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What happens if i put my foot in white vinegar for 10 minutes or longer?

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Back of my right foot is sore. i cant put the foot to floor?

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My pinky toe nail came off. what can i put on it so that it can grow back?

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How long does a toe nail take to grow back if ripped off?

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Having fast strong beat under my feet if i put my fingers under my foot i can feel it? it comes then stops comes back every min

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