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What should i do my toenail is yellow and not connected to my toe and i don't have insurance to go to the doctor and it doesn't hurt either?

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Dr. David Tobin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Trim the nail: Yellow and not attached is a dead nail, trim off the part not attached so that water doesn't accumulate under it and bateria grow. Keep it clean and dry.

Answered 6/5/2013

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Dr. Neil Horsley answered

Loose toenail: Your bigger problem is that you could accidently rip the nail off and cause bleeding or infection to occur. Have it checked out.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/21/2013

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A member asked:

What should i do my toenail is yellow and not connected to my toe and i don't have insurance to go to the doctor and it doesn't hurt either?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Tobin answered

Dr. Neil Horsley answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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