A 46-year-old member asked:
can you tell me if clubbed nails disfigure the finger or toe ?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stuart Plotkin answered
Podiatry 42 years experience
Clubbing: Clubbed nails are a disfigurement, a true clubbed nail can be associated with serious ailments- but is very uncommon. See a dermatologist or podiatrist. Disfigured nails can be anything, fungus, injury etc.
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Dr. Tariq Niazi commented
Orthopedic Surgery 43 years experience
for Clubbing of nails , see Your PCP or an Internist to have a cardiac/pulmonary systems checked out.
Dec 22, 2013
Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Yes: They can cause disfigurement to both.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Why would finger nails grow faster than toe nails?
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Dr. Randy Lisch answered
Podiatry 38 years experience
Closer to the heart: Fingers are closer to the heart than toes are, and therefore they get a quicker and higher blood flow than the toes. Fingernails take an average of 6-8 months to outgrow while toenails take an average of 8-10 months.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
My big toe goes numb sometimes in the past 2 weeks and my some fingers get really cold while others are really warm. Whats going on?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Payam Rafat answered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Circulation problem?: It could be signs of poor circulation. See your physician to have your circulation evaluated to prevent potential complications.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Why are my toe nails and finger nails turning black?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Hettinger answered
Podiatry 36 years experience
Many possibilities: You should really see a doctor about this to find out exactly what's going on.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Why are my finger tips and toe tips always cold?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Craig Thomajan answered
Podiatry 16 years experience
Raynauds : Consider appointment with vascular for consideration of vasospastic disease.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What are reasons why my fingers and toe nails are falling off?
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