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Hi i was trying to "incorrectly" trim my nail of one of my small toes using my hands and it has came loose and underneath is a bit slimy and yellow?
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Loose toenail: Please see your doctor or a foot doctor. You don't want that to get infected. Peace and good health.
Answered 12/5/2016
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Losing the nail: seems a likely outcome. To prevent infection and help it to come off less painfully, soak in warm soapy water whenever you can do so and gently lift on it as you do so. Good luck.
Answered 12/6/2016
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