Question 1

why is my toenail lifting away from the nail bed of my toe?

Accepted Answer

Usually trauma: It is usually from some sort of trauma.  It could lead to an infection.  See your podiatrist soon.

Question 2

my toenail has grown back strange.  a mound of skin-like material is growing out of the nail bed. so the toe nail grows up and over the mound.

Accepted Answer

Toe bone injury.: It sounds as though that "mound of skin" may be the result of injuring the toe bone just under the nail bed. Occasionally, the bone, when injured responds by a sudden growth spurt. As it grows upward, it raises the nail bed up and can cause a nail distortion as you have described. An r-ray will usually confirm the event. The treatment involves removing the boney spur. Known as subungual exostosis.

Question 3

once toenail has separated from nail bed how can a normal nail be grown?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If due to trauma, if separated portion of nail is cut away, it is possible that nail may grow back attached in area. Some times toenail can be removed with goal of having it grow back normally. If fungus has caused this or if nail root is damaged this will make it very difficult to reverse.

Question 4

physical trouma in toenail causes thickening of the nail bed? i'm worried?

Accepted Answer

: You may need to see a foot doctor, a podiatrist, to look at your toenails and provide the proper treatment. With proper diagnosis and treatment, you will be less worried! Good luck to you!

Question 5

physical trouma in toenail causes thickening of the nail bed? yes or no? i'm worried?

Accepted Answer

: There is no need to worry about thickening of the nail bed since that will have no serious consequences. Trauma can cause this.

Question 6

why are my toenails curling upwards away from the nail bed? i cut them straight, but they don't change

Accepted Answer

We don't always know: The why, just what to do. So i would keep them short. If there is any sign of fungus, i'd try and kill the fungus, .

Question 7

i have a toenail that has a split in it down to the nail bed, it has been like this for about a year. how do i get or to grow back together?

Accepted Answer

Thin nail hydrate na: Thin the nail plate and hydrate the nail plate and nail bed with aquafor or similar ointment daily.  Take biotin 2000 - 3000mcg daily.

Question 8

how do i treat a torn big toenail from the flesh but still attached on the sides? it's torn away down the middle of the nail bed and bled pretty bad.

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist....: It sounds as if this can be cleared up by a podiatrist once your toe has been anesthetized.  After that it can be cleaned up without additional pain for you.

Question 9

can soaking in epson salt be safe to use on a toenail that has been partially torn away from the nail bed?

Accepted Answer

Definately: May sting a bit at first but yes safe.

Question 10

should i trim off the separated nail before applying antifungals to my toenails so it can get to the affected nail bed?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: If you can trim the loose nail without causing any pain or bleeding, then in general, it is a good idea.

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Toenail detached from nail bed

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Why is my toenail lifting away from the nail bed of my toe?

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My toenail has grown back strange. a mound of skin-like material is growing out of the nail bed. so the toe nail grows up and over the mound.

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Once toenail has separated from nail bed how can a normal nail be grown?

A member asked:

Physical trouma in toenail causes thickening of the nail bed? i'm worried?

A member asked:

Physical trouma in toenail causes thickening of the nail bed? yes or no? i'm worried?

A member asked:

Why are my toenails curling upwards away from the nail bed? i cut them straight, but they don't change

A member asked:

I have a toenail that has a split in it down to the nail bed, it has been like this for about a year. how do i get or to grow back together?

A member asked:

How do i treat a torn big toenail from the flesh but still attached on the sides? it's torn away down the middle of the nail bed and bled pretty bad.

A member asked:

Can soaking in epson salt be safe to use on a toenail that has been partially torn away from the nail bed?

A member asked:

Should i trim off the separated nail before applying antifungals to my toenails so it can get to the affected nail bed?

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