Nicholas Campitelli, DPM | Akron Podiatrist | Foot and Ankle Surgeon The Foot Doc Blog – Leading Blog on foot and ankle pain
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Is it a good idea to keep having your ingrown toenail fixed while getting your pedicure done? Probably not. The risk of developing a toenail fungus or even a severely infected ingrown toenail greatly increases by having someone pick at the side of your toenail.
Suffering from a severely painful toenail that is constantly irritated with shoes and impossible to cut? Surgical removal is most likely the best option. Toenail deformities can be the result of trauma to the nail plate which can occur from dropping something on your toe, or simply through years of irritation of the nail plate on a shoe. Nail fungus can also be the cause of a deformed toenail, so it is imperative to first have the nail tested for fungus before making any decisions to permanently remove the toenail.
An ingrown toenail is typically the result of the nail plate growing into the adjacent nail fold or skin next to the toenail. The break in the skin allows bacteria to enter and an infection occurs.
Need I say more? The title pretty much sums it up. What can a person do to clear up the thick and yellow appearance to their toenail? Well, it’s not that easy.
To begin with, there are a variety of conditions that can cause a toenail to become deformed or discolored. These include: fungal infection, psoriasis, peripheral vascular disease, trauma, and certain medications such as chemotherapy. If the condition is a result trauma then it’s unlikely you will be able to fix the appearance.
While many people may initially think this is a result of toenail fungus, it’s more likely caused by trauma resulting in a permanently deformed nail. Think of the nail as being “scarred”.
Nope, it’s not nail polish. This Is what happens when you soak your feet in potassium chloride. Well, a solution of it that is. This patient was attempting to use an old remedy to resolve a chronic foot pain by soaking his foot in a solution of potassium chloride and water. He temporarily stained his toenails as you can see. Although the acid has left a black discoloration, it is only temporary and will grow out.
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