my toenail is falling off from a trama a few months ago but there is a new one about halfway grown behind/underneath it. is it safe to paint it?

Question

My little toe nail is split down close to.The middle and looks like the one side is gonna come off and not the other part no change color or trama ?

Answer 1

Yes,: it is safe.

Answer 2

Yes: no issue….but the one falling off, I would trim short so it doesn't accidentally get pulled off..

Answer 3

You Decide...: I'm not sure just what you mean by safe, but, I can offer you this. Recently traumatized nails are more susceptible to developing fungal infections. Applying nail polish, and the subsequent use of polish removers, may put your new toenail at an increased risk of developing a nail fungus and all the issues of the involved treatment. Go figure.

Answer 4

Mild, moderate, bad?: Mild cases of ingrown toenails can resolve without surgery. A doctor can examine an ingrown nail and talk about what should be done. In mild cases, the sharp piece of the nail may be encouraged to grow over the skin or next to the skin, instead of into the skin. After a couple of weeks, that corner of the toenail might be ok.

Answer 5

Tell us more: What is your question related to ingrowing toe nail.

Answer 6

Aren't they : Annoying? Go see the podiatrist who will fix you up in no time. You will be a happy camper afterwards. You ail have the option of permenantly removing the ingrown toenail.

Answer 7

Have it looked at.: Leaving an ingrown nail untreated could lead to the development of an abscess and possible underlying bone infection. Get it taken care of by a professional to avoid preventable complications.

Answer 8

See a doctor: See a podiatrist, urgent care or emergency department to have the toe nail evaluated and removed if necessary. They can numb the toe and remedy the cause of the problem relatively quickly. Avoid tight fitting shoes in the future and cut your nails straight across to avoid this problem.

Answer 9

Don't worry: There are several things you can do. Using a cotton ball under your nail may help relieve the pain and cause it to grow out instead of in. Honestly, this may help temporarily just so you can hang in there until you see a doc who may remove the ingrown part to help it regrow correctly. Remember you need to cut your nails strait and not curved to prevent recurrence.

Answer 10

See a podiatrist: They will take care of that 1-2-3.

Answer 11

Cotton: Cotton between nail and skin can separate skin until nail grows out. If however this does not work a podiatrist can cut back the nail to relieve the pressure. If this is a chronic or recurrent problem they can perform a phenol matrixectomy where the side of nail is permanently narrowed to prevent future problems.

Answer 12

Mild, moderate, bad?: Mild cases of ingrown toenails can resolve without surgery. A doctor can examine an ingrown nail and talk about what should be done. In mild cases, the sharp piece of the nail may be encouraged to grow over the skin or next to the skin, instead of into the skin. Sometimes, soaking the foot and toes in warm water twice a day can help. After a couple of weeks, that corner of the toenail might be ok.

Answer 13

I would recommend: Leaving it to the pro's. See a podiatrist who can perform a 10 minute procedure and make that ingrown toenail history forever.

Answer 14

A few things: It might be some fatigue in the small muscles in the foot, plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel or other nerve issue, restless leg syndrome among other possibilities. If it worsens or is bothersome enough now, see a podiatrist.

Answer 15

See a podiatrist: You might make the problem worse trying to dig them out yourself in terms of increased pain or infection. A podiatrist can give you fast pain relief. If this is a recurrent issue, there are permanent procedures that keep this from bothering you again in the future.

Answer 16

Go to a doctor: Your pain and swelling may indicate a possible infection. Get it evaluated as soon as possible.

Answer 17

A few things: It might be due to a nerve impingement such as a neuroma or tarsal tunnel, neuropathy from an underlying medical condition (thyroid, circulation, diabetic issues), pain from arthritis or part of raynauds. See a foot specialist to have this sorted out.

Answer 18

Approximately 1 year: Depending on how it was injured it may take up to 1 year for the nail to fully grow out.

Answer 19

Time: Can take 3-6 months or more.

Answer 20

4 to 6 months: Faster in younger patients and in warmer weather...Slower in older patients with less blood flow, in smokers and in colder weather. The nail may not fall off. You may just see a new clear line as the dark nail grows forward.

Answer 21

More info needed: To receive an answer that will be more helpful for you , you need to give more information...Your health status, any problems such as gout, diabetes or blood pressure concerns.You should state how long it has been a problem and what you do to make it feel better.Also tells us what it looks like..Is it discolored, swollen or point tender.The more you tell the better the answer.

Answer 22

See a physician: If infected it is time to see a podiatrist that can evaluate the infection and perform an in office procedure to assist in alleviating the ingrown nail.

Answer 23

See a Podiatrist: Infected toenails are usually caused by the edge of the nail cutting into the skin. You can soak in warm soapy water and apply antibiotic ointment and a bandaid. It is hard to resolve the problem, without removing the offending source, then nail edge. See your podiatrist to discuss treatment options. Permanent solutions are available. Dr l.

Answer 24

No Home Surgery: Soak in epsom salt at home and see your podiatrist asap ! they will recc a couple of treatment options to you....Ranging from local care to the nail, antibiotics or removing the infected border or the nail. Acfas.Org apma.Com.

Answer 25

Have it evaluated.: Ingrown toenails can be temporarily remedied through soaking your foot in warm water, removal of embedded debris from the nail borders, and applying an antibiotic ointment to temporarily soften the corners. If you have continued pain, redness or drainage, get it looked at by a professional as you may need to have the ingrown nail border removed and you may need antibiotics.

Answer 26

Ingrown: You can try to soak the nail in epsom salt and warm water for a couple of days. If the pain persists you need to see a podiatrist for further evaluation.

Answer 27

Pain : Pain redness sides of nail.

Answer 28

Symptoms: Pain where nail meets skin. Swelling, redness and drainage may also be present if infected. If you have a problem with this, see podiatrist.

Answer 29

It is usually: Painful, red, and slightly inflammed.

Answer 30

Painfull toe: It is a painful condition in which the nail grows so that it cuts into one or both sides of nail bed.It only occurs in people who wear shoes, in countries where people go barefoot it does not happen as it requires downward oressure on the nail by the shoe you have pain and swelling , tissue called granuloma at the nail corner and it often gets easily infected with swelling , drainage and severe pain.

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