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A member asked:

I picked at my big toenail and ripped the top quarter off like i usually do, but now it has been sort of numb for over a month. is that bad?

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Probably not: As long it is not red, swollen, or painful it will probably be fine. Wait until the nail grows back out and see how things are. If things change you should have a doctor take a look at it.

Answered 9/13/2016

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Its bad because: no one wants a numb toe. Why it went numb is the bigger question...

Answered 9/18/2016

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