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It is not recommended to remove an extra toenail on your own. You should consult a healthcare professional such as a podiatrist or dermatologist to safely remove the extra toenail and prevent any potential complications or infections.

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What can you use to numb your toe for removing an ingrown toenail?

You can use over-the-counter topical numbing creams or sprays that contain lidocaine to numb your toe before removing an ingrown toenail. It's important to follow the instructions on the product carefully and consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns.


What is wrong with your big toe is while sore just below the nail?

It sounds like you may have an ingrown toenail, where the nail grows into the surrounding skin. This can cause pain, redness, and swelling. You may need to see a doctor to have the ingrown toenail properly treated to prevent infection.


Is it normal for a person to have more than one toenail growing on a toe at the same time i lost the toenail a few years back from injuries and it fell off again and there were 2 sets growing?

If a toenail gets damaged, by a shock, or too short a shoe, it can "die" and a new one starts to grow underneath. Eventually the damaged one falls off. That may or may not be your problem. Check with a doctor.


What is the toenail of the ungulate?

Ungulates, like cows and horses, do not have toenails. They have hooves, which are hard, horn-like coverings that protect the tips of their toes.


Why do silkies have five toes?

Silkies have an extra toe because it is a breed characteristic. It is a result of genetic mutation and selective breeding. The extra toe is typically non-functional and does not serve any specific purpose in terms of the bird's behavior or abilities.

Related Questions

What does it mean when you have an ingrown toenail?

it means that the nail has grown into your skin at the side of your toe.


If your toe is red and to the side of your toenail is infected but not ingrown what is this and what should you do?

Go to a doctor right away to get some medication


What is under your toenail?

Your toe.


What is a dark toe nail?

A dark toenail is just a dirty toenail.


Is toenail a compound word?

The word toenail is a compound word. The words are toe and nail.


What steps do you do when a doctor takes off your toenail?

On the Lighter Side....After a toe nail removal, the steps you take would be .... gingerly.


Need compound words starting with toe?

toenail


If the cuticle of your toenail is not parallel to the tip of your toe should you trim your toenail so that it's parallel to the cuticle or so that it's parallel to the tip of the toe?

It doesn't matter so long as you don't undercut so much that you get an ingrown toenail.


Why is Kendra poking you with a toenail?

Beacuse she know of your phobia of toe nails


If your toenail has not grown attached to your toe from the middle of your toe to the top of it after a year will it ever grow back attached?

It usually does not.


What happens when your toenail is broken in the middle of the toe?

The new toenail will grow in and the old one will fall off or be pushed along if it is still attached. Go to a doctor if it pushes into the skin or otherwise irritates the toe.


Will you lose a toenail because you broke a toe?

Nor usually, unless the nailbed was also involved during the injury. If the toe was pushed forward in the shoe during the break, the toenail could become dislodged and lost.