Is my toenail dead?
While a severely damaged toenail may look “dead,” it’s actually just damaged. All nails, including toenails, are made of a tough, non-living substance called keratin. So, technically, the nails on your toes are already dead, which is why it doesn’t hurt when you trim your nails.
What should I do if I Lose my toenail?
In some cases, your toenail may fall off. The nail should regrow within the next 6 months. If you do lose the nail, keep the toe clean and dry. Wear shoes that protect the more sensitive tissue that is usually covered by the nail.
How to know if you have toenail pain?
1 Drainage 2 Swelling 3 Redness of surrounding skin 4 Toenail thickening 5 Toenail crumbling 6 Yellow toenail 7 Red/black toenail 8 Separation of the toenail from the toe 9 Unpleasant smell
What to do if you have pain in your second toe?
Other treatment options include: wearing properly fitting shoes taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like acetaminophen and ibuprofen doing stretching exercises to relieve tight calf muscles and stiff toes using orthotic supports to reduce pressure on the toe joints
What causes pain on one side of the toe?
Ingrown toenail When a toenail is embedded into the toe’s skin on one or both sides, you can get an ingrown toenail. Symptoms include a toe that feels hard to the touch as well as sore and tender. Injury, cutting toenails too short, or wearing shoes too tight can all cause an ingrown toenail.
1 Drainage 2 Swelling 3 Redness of surrounding skin 4 Toenail thickening 5 Toenail crumbling 6 Yellow toenail 7 Red/black toenail 8 Separation of the toenail from the toe 9 Unpleasant smell
What to do if your toenails are falling off?
If you have severe toenail pain, see your doctor. The physician can drain the blood from under the nail, which will help with pain. Don’t try to do this at home because you may cause an infection. In some cases, your toenail may fall off. The nail should regrow within the next 6 months.
How long does it take to heal a lost toenail?
However, depending on the cause and the size of the lost toenail, it could take up to two years. Contact your doctor if your toenail won’t stop bleeding or you have severe pain. You can reduce your risk of losing a toenail in the future by keeping your feet clean and your toenails smooth and short.
Ingrown toenail When a toenail is embedded into the toe’s skin on one or both sides, you can get an ingrown toenail. Symptoms include a toe that feels hard to the touch as well as sore and tender. Injury, cutting toenails too short, or wearing shoes too tight can all cause an ingrown toenail.