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My big toenails tend to break about halfway down There aren't any signs of fungus like dark spots or brittleness I am an athlete could that be a cause and how do I prevent this?
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∙ 13y ago
I have a similar condition with both big toes and one "index" toe. I went to a podiatrist a few months ago and he said that the cracking is likely due to trauma to the nail. What this means is that it is completely benign and harmless (i.e., not caused by fungi), but when I asked how to "fix it", the short answer I got is that you really can't.
I occasionally think about getting a second opinion because I have a hard time believing him about not being able to repair the nails. The big toes don't really bother me because it's mostly a cosmetic problem, but the "index" toe has a noticeably weaker nail that is split down the middle, and it tends to catch on things more easily.
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An in-growing toenail really needs to be dealt with by a chiropodist. I know that alot of in-grown toenails have to be removed. Make an appointment with your doctor, they may be able to give you something to help you out. Hi there, When I had a ingrown toenail, I needed surgery to remove the nail. But prior to this I did cutt the corners of the affected nail off, so the corners didn't stick in my toe and imbed itself any more. You could try this but it might do more harm than good. Alternatively see a chropodist who will look at your nail for you and fix it if necessary or advise you on whether you need surgery or not. Take care. ~T
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