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How should you stop a split toenail from continuing to split as it grows?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Removal: Go see a podiatrist, they can perform a simple in-office procedure that can permanently remove the offending part of the toenail.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Cut low/avoid trauma: Cut it down as low as you safely can. Protect from excessive shoe pressure. In chronic situations, it may be helpful to remove the toenail completely. If it is persistent problem, see a podiatrist.
Answered 2/23/2016
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You: Can't. If the root is damaged. Go to a podiatrist.
Answered 6/21/2016
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