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Suffering from in growing toe nail in right foot toe, once operated but again problem persists after removal of nail surgically.

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Greetings. Just surgical removal of the entire nail may not be the answer for ingrowing type nail. It's important to do surgical treatment called lateral nail avulsion with nail matrix ablation so as ...  Read More

My both toe nail is growing inside and I am not able to cut it is very painful I want to remove or get medication for treatment

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Ingrown toenail can be a very painful problem and if it is not treated it can become a long lasting pain. Where is a very simple procedure which can treat ingrown toenails. It is called partial nail a ...  Read More

Hi, I have a problem of in growing toe nail I am suffering a lot due to that severe pain and infections. Please tell how to go about it complete treatment.

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Ingrown nails usually do not respond to only application medicines we need to do some interventional treatment if not nail removal, at least we need to try and lift the edges up without breaking them ...  Read More

I had the problem for 2 years. It's painful and infection happens at times, with yellow liquid coming out from the side. The toe is rigid due to, I guess, a fracture caused by a minor accident. Since the accident the nail has not been growing normally. I need some advice on how I should proceed. Should I take the nail out and let it grow again? My

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Please consult an orthopedic surgeon or general surgeon and he will do the needful. ...  Read More

I want to avail Preventive pedicure as I expect my nail to cause severe pain. I have once gotten my toe nail removed already. Please help.

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Thanks for the query. Recurrence of nail problem can be quite disappointing. Refer to this link for authentic information on ingrown toe nails https://www.aad.org/public/kids/nails/ingrown-toenails\ ...  Read More

Due to a lot of participation in athletics my friend broke her big toe nail almost 8-10 years back.it has still not grown completely

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Don't worry... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis ...  Read More

I have toe nail. I always cut the nail before it gets inside the toe, but everytime it again grows inside the toe. Is there any permanent fix to this. What type of doctor shall i consult

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This is ingrown toe nail and may cause pain and infection , if it's not comfortable for you , you can get it removed suggests Dr.Suruchi Puri with a rich experience of 17 years and doing surgery for i ...  Read More

Kind of fungus attack on toe nails, not growing properly, pain is there when wearing shoes. one nail is growing inside the skin.

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Nail fungal infection can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

My Toe bigger nail is growing into skin. I had taken surgery and nail was removed. Again it is coming same with no imrovement

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Not to worry.. Specific medicine required....... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have toe nail fungus on my feet. It is inside my toe nail and because of which my nail have been tilting up in the air. It has started to grow in my hand thumb nail also.

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It is a fungal infection and can spread to other nails also. You need to visit a dermatologist for appropriate treatment. Your history and other relevant information diabetic status, nutritional statu ...  Read More

I am 19 weeks pregnant and have an ingrown nail in the toe. I donot have any swelling but the corner is filled with pus and have turned little black. There is no pain unless the toe have hit anything. Please tell me if it will affect baby and whats the solution.

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It will not affect your baby but you need safe antibiotics for infection. Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

Kindly see attached there is a discoloration on my left leg toe kindly suggest some medications or ointments

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Counselling is required for the treatment ...  Read More

Hello, Can anyone tell what's the problem with my toe nail and how can it be cured. Will it spread to entire nail?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Attached photo of my left toe. Last year half of my same toe nail was dead so i cut it with a nail cutter and then in grew back. Since then the left side of the nail doesnt grow properly. And now there is discolouration on both sides and it feels like its going to get detached. The red/brown colour is my mehendi stain. Pls advise if

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Take consultation and discuss in detail ...  Read More

My husband is having slight vertical lines on toe thumb nail.He is having this since 2 years now.There no pain irritation or anything.Is this normal or anything concerning like nail melanoma?Please reply.Pics attached.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My toenails are getting brittle, the nail is coming out and coming off again and again.,pain, Puch,.

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It may be fungal infection. Need to check to confirm. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

I am suffering from nail fungal infections from last 9 months I took medicine for 1 month but still it pains causes redness swelling in the toe nail.

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Nail infection take time to resolve You need more treatment. ...  Read More

I have a wound dont while cleaning toe nail since last 15 days . Currently taking augmenting duo 625 since 4 days. Doing dressing of betadine.

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Take a Tetanus injection Wait for 7 days course of antibiotics It will heal ...  Read More

This black line is on toe thumb nail since past 6 months . No injury .Initially big line but after cutting nail this line is reducing. What is this line on nail?

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Hi it seems like an injury or a prick Do u have any pain ...  Read More

This is my daughter, 10.5 months old and has something on her toe nail. Is it normal or something to worry about ?

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Greetings looks like normal colour change ...  Read More

Actually she is a patient with biliary atresia and had a kasai procedure done at the age of 3 months. She is having cracks in her finger nails since 2-3 months. She takes syp zincovit every day and apart from that all the other nutritional supplements like vit a d e k calcimax udiliv. What could be the reason and what to do? Is it because of zinc d

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with fungal infection of big toe.. 4 months back.. I was prescribed amlostar cream for toe.. And tab itraconazole to be taken daily.. Done that.. Lot of scales on sole of feet improved.. But my big toe nail is damaged still.. It looks like eaten away.. Only this issue remains.. All rest is okay.. Should i continue same treatment.. O

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You need different treatment regimen Consult online for further management ...  Read More

Which doctor to prefer for Leg Big Toe Nail surgery or treatment. Due to injury, nail line shifted and when nail forms, there is a gap between nail and under nail tissue. And gap is filled with dust. When cut the nail it pains while pressing with fingers.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am diabetic , my leg toe nail got infected .. kindly suggest any cream My sugar hb1ac 7.6 Kindly suggest

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi Sir/ mam I am noticing something black on my toe nails Please suggest what should be done? Thanks

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I met with a small accident about 3 months ago where a bike's front tyre jammed into my left top denting it and creating a blood clot underneath it and making one side of the toe growing into the skin. My new nail grew at a different depth and yesterday the old nail that had grown a little just came off and the new nail is underneath and sensitiv

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It will grow and heal. You have to make sure it is covered properly to prevent the nail bed from getting infected. Please take online consultation for a more detailed management plan. ...  Read More

Nail breaks only in particular toe of both leg , Frequently nail breaks I have attached photo , what medicine shall I take

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My concern is that i used to bit my nails and now they look very ugly or it feels like someone has just cut my finger tips. Can you prescribe me any medicine to grow my nails

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My Toe Nails on my Right Leg are grown overlapping and and also there is a discoloration. The thickness of the nail is more than a normal nail. Also there is dryness of Skin Please Advice

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello doctor my 13-month-old boy got corn on his left toe and it's getting bigger and it also break the corner of his toe nail what should I do ? Which medicine will help?

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

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