A culture of the: Nail would be positive if there was a fungus in the nail. Cultures are fairly accurate, but not 100%. There are several reasons a toenail would just fall off, but a fungal infection is not high up on the list. You can put the nail under your pillow before you go to sleep and the toenail fairy will leave you a dollar. It's also a good idea to see a podiatrist! good luck!
Answered 12/25/2012
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Not necessarily: There are many reasons for toenails to fall off. One of the most common, for apparently healthy toenails, is micro trauma. Are you a runner? Many runners lose their toenails often due to micro trauma to the nail.
Answered 3/17/2014
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