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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

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

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

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 have discolored and thickened toe nails on both the legs. It's damaged since I was 5 years old. I want to treat it and have healthy beautiful nails

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Need pics. Why were they damaged at 5 yrs of age. Any medical history? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

I think i have a fungal infection on my left toe nail, in 2024 it broke fully due to some injury and since then it stoped growing and it's also growing black and v thick and in a different shape than before

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Free online consultations for age 50 years and older. Best wishes WWW.JGSR-HEALTH-EDUCATION.IN ...  Read More

The big toe of my right foot has gradually become hard over the last 35 years. The big toe hit a road side stone while I was slowly driving my scooter, at dusk time, with both my feet dangling from the sides of the scooter for maintaining balance, looking for a particular building in an area unknown to me then. There was considerable swelling on t

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Share photos and get consultation ...  Read More

My baby is 2 year old. Birth weight 1.94 kg. Current weight 9.5 kg. Recently noticed that his toe nails are cracking. For your reference image is attached. Please suggest if there is any vitamin deficiency or due to dryness?

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Mild nail splitting/cracking can commonly occur due to dryness, repeated friction, nail biting/picking, or minor nutritional deficiencies. From the image, it does not look like a serious fungal infect ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am experiencing severe, throbbing pain on the inner side of my toenail (thumb toe). The area is swollen and the pain has become quite intense, making it difficult for me to walk. Could you please suggest any immediate treatment, such as a suitable cream or medication, to help reduce the pain and swelling? I am attaching photos fo

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This may be paronychia. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

Area between little toe and nearby toe is white painful also 3 nails on the right foot and nail of left thumb of foot are infected from fungal infection

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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

After wearing wrong size shoe and walking the whole day, the big toes of my feet are paining. The nail has become purple as if blood has pooled under the nail and there's constant pain, and also sudden stabbing pains. I've applied ice pack for 30 minutes but the stabbing pain increased. Suffering for 5 days. Please help

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Subungual hematoma. Since pain is ongoing for 5 days, I strongly recommend drainage can give quick relief.If not drained, the nail may eventually turn black and fall off over weeks. A new nail will g ...  Read More

I have a painful infected ingrown toenail on my right big toe. It started as a fungal infection but has progressed to pus and bleeding with severe pain. I am diabetic (HbA1c 7.1) and not currently on medication, so this needs urgent medical care. I am scared about whether it will heal properly and also worried about the pain during and after surger

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You need to meet general surgeon for removing whole nail bcuz partial nail removal leads to recurrent infection and also control of blood sugar ...  Read More

I have a painful infected ingrown toenail on my right big toe. It started as a fungal infection but has progressed to pus and bleeding with severe pain. I am diabetic (HbA1c 7.1) and not currently on medication, so this needs urgent medical care. I am scared about whether it will heal properly and also worried about the pain during and after surger

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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 nail grow deform and not all shiny smooth I twice treat this with oral medication but not healing do I have to total nail avulsion

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There are topical applications available that may help you Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management ...  Read More

Redness and itchiness beneath every nails on toes. Painful when comes in contact with any other surface or entity.

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Probably its a fungal infection with superadded bacterial infection..also if there is pain in angel of nails then may be due to ingrowing tow nail is the cause..avoid shoes and socks for 1 week..take ...  Read More

Hello, i have a habit of biting nails and recently i have observed that i have got this small thin line on my nail. What could be the reason for it? Its been there since a couple of months and its not growing or becoming dark

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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 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

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