Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
145 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Concave Shape Of The Toenail?

I am 69 years old. Recently my right big toenail is curving - toe seems to be causing it - doesn t hurt- just concerns me that the concave shape of the toenail is not like the left foot. Is this a sign a increase in my sugar levels. Not schedule for another 6 month check up until September.
posted on Thu, 17 Jul 2014
Twitter Wed, 31 May 2017 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 1 Jun 2017 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi.
As per your case history of curving nail my advice is -
1. Nail deformity has no relation with sugar. So don't worry.
2. It may be starting of ingrowing toe nail. So wear a loose footwear to avoid pressure on the nail.
3. If it starts hurting then you need to undergo nail avulsion procedure to get it cured.

Thanks.
Dr.harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Concave Shape Of The Toenail?

Hi. As per your case history of curving nail my advice is - 1. Nail deformity has no relation with sugar. So don t worry. 2. It may be starting of ingrowing toe nail. So wear a loose footwear to avoid pressure on the nail. 3. If it starts hurting then you need to undergo nail avulsion procedure to get it cured. Thanks. Dr.harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.