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Retarded Toe Nail Growth, Swelling Around The Cuticle. Had Treatment For Ingrown Toenail. What Can Be Done?
Hi for about 5 months my big toe nail had stopped growing and swelling was present around the cuticle . I went to a specialist who told me it was ingrown and cut the nail way down because the nail plate had detached from the skin. So now about 2 months later my nail started growing up again which is great however last night I noticed right at the cuticle no more nail Was coming through , there is a gap, I am quite worried now I will loose my toenail., can you tell me what this could be??
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Fri, 27 Jul 2012
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Hi Jess,
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I dont think you're going to lose your toe nail. It's going to come in slowly and may take 3-6 months. You should be having a high protein and high calcium diet to help your nails grow back. So include plenty of milk, yoghurt, and non vegetarian food in your diet
Hope that helps
Thanks for writing in.
I dont think you're going to lose your toe nail. It's going to come in slowly and may take 3-6 months. You should be having a high protein and high calcium diet to help your nails grow back. So include plenty of milk, yoghurt, and non vegetarian food in your diet
Hope that helps
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