Conditions
Nail Problems
Perfectly manicured nails are every woman’s dream. Well, except for those who are besieged by all manner of toe and fingernail complaints. And men, you’re at risk too! These problems range from fungal nail infections to white spots, or an ingrown toenail. Either antibiotics or the gentle removal of the offending nail spike by a podiatrist will usually treat an ingrown toenail. Infected nails on the other hand (no pun intended), can be white, yellow, green or black and may look distorted, thicken or crumble. As they won’t go away on their own, it may be better to talk to your GP who will pin point the exact cause and offer suitable treatment. To avoid such problems all together, you should give your feet plenty of air, because warmth and sweat only encourage fungi growth. Another condition, Koilonychia or ‘spoon–shaped’ nails usually indicates an iron deficiency. So women everywhere, take note: if you just paint them, you’ll only be painting over the cracks!
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I have had the same problem with both big toes it is horrible and embarrassing. went to gp he said to have testing done on clippings which i did he then said the only thing that will cure it is a tablet but wouldn;t give them to me as he said they are too expensive!!!
hi im 53 and ive got fungal toenail on my right foot the big toe its dark yellow thick and while i was cutting it most of the nail just broke of and the toe next to the big one has grown like a birds claw pointed as if the nail has been squashed up
I had an accident 14months ago, that broke the toe nail on my left big toe about half way down. I washed it regularily and dressed it but didn't see my GP as I had started a new job and feet problems are not tolerated by my employer, since then the skin has grown over the top of the nail and its infected. Can I see anyone other than my GP as I'm embaressed that I didn't get it sorted earlier and would like to just visit a clinic.
See a Podiatrist. You can see one privatly for a good price and you dont have to be referred from your doctor. I saw one because my horse stepped back on my toes and my toe nails got thick and built up. There are loads in the yellow pages and online. hope it helps.x
im 15 and i got an ingrowing toenail about 3 years ago, i bathed it in salt water and it went away, i dont know how :S. then a year ago it started to become ingrown again. i was too scared to have anything done but i decided to get a bit of my nail removed. i was very scared about the injection (i have a HUGE fear of them) but my hospital were really nice and gave me gas to send me to sleep. my toe is now in the healing process and im so happy i had it done IF ANYONE HAS AN INGROWING TOENAIL GO HAVE IT DONE. I REALLY RECOMMEND IT AND DONT BE SCARED. YOU WILL REGRET IT IF YOU DONT!
I have been suffering fro athletes foot for a number of years now and in more recent months it has sperad into three toenails. I have also recently noticed horizontal grooves on both of my big toe nails. Is this due to my fungal nail infection or this this something else?
i have been suffering from yellow, fungal nails that are thick and really hard to cut since the age of about 11. im 16 now. ive gone to the docter's several times and ive tried two different nail varnish solutions but they never worked. but ive started on a perscription tablet called "sporanox" and it really seems to be working !!... just under a fortnight left and my nails have almost fully cleared up!... hope this helps someone
I have peeling finger nails,is there anything I can take as a supplement,as I have tried nail repair varnish & this doesn't help
i had ingrown toenails on my two big toes for about 6 years, i'm now 17 years old and had them both removed a week ago. my GP had given me different creams and tablets but in the end i asked for them to be removed. although the healing process is difficult it is totally worth it, my nails will grow back and with only a 10% chance of the problem repeating. it affected my life so much and i cant wait to start going running again and wearing nice shoes now that the problem has finally been dealt with. i would recommend the surgery to anyone!
how did you get to having surgery? just your GP? how long did it take? how long was you off work/college? (if you were) hope you dont mind these questions
no not at all. . yes i went to my GP who referred me to the hospital, although in less exreme cases it would be a chiropodist who'd do it. i had to wait over a month for the op, but that will differ depending on who does the op and where. and i am now on my 3rd week off from college and will probably have another week off too as i will still be unable to wear shoes for a while. i also recommend that you stress to receive crutches as walking afterwards is very difficult. i hope this has helped =]
I have suffered from white nails for about 2-3 yrs. i find it very difficult to cope with, its so hindering. My gp said i lacked iron, but even after eating meat every other day, NO CHANGE.
Im 17 years old and i have had problems with my two big toes on either foot. these problem have been going on for a year and a half. at first i had paid in the toes when playing sportsand gradually each toes started turning a discoloured yellow. this problem is still happening and the condition has got worse because on my left toe nail the nail has started to rot away from the bottom. i havent been the doctors because i feel ashamed and im planning on going the Chemist to purchase 'Curanail' will this product help or will it be a waste of £25 ?
hello i have the same thing and i have had its probblem for 5 years and the doctor gave me curanail and i used it and used it it doesnt work. i have had tables they havent worked and i still have this probblem, i am so upset that his hasnt gone away i just paint my nails now. i am on so much medication beecause of my health at the minute. the doctor told me they are not going to do any thing till i am well again. one nail is black the other is yellow please any 1 can u help me as i really wont it sorted out.
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