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I lost my toe nail due to an accident. it regrew over time, but in the midway, another fragment of the nail started growing leaving a crack at the jn.
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Lost nail: When a nail is lost due to trauma damage can occur to the nail growth center or matrix. This can result is aberrant growth or spicules or other problems. Seek the assistance of a podiatrist . Good luck.
Answered 9/4/2013
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