A member asked:

My toenail has fallen off 3xs now from trauma 2 yrs ago, nailbed seems to have shrunk down. will i ever get a normal nail back or is it forever fugly?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

FUGLY FOREVER: I think the nail growing area-the nail matrix-has been permanently damaged from trauma, giving you that appearance.

Answered 5/30/2017

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sorry: to tell you that such toe nails never look "normal" again.. I would , if this is truly a "problem" consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon...there are ways to make the appearance less "fugly" Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 6/18/2016

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Take it.: You can always have the nail permanently removed. Many paint the "pseudo" nail that forms. Could be better to deal with. Ask a specialist that does nail surgery.

Answered 11/28/2017

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