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re: What to do with a dead toenail?
By hazelladykatie
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4 Replies to What to do with a dead toenail?
re: What to do with a dead toenail?
By Serendipity42
By Serendipity42
On Wed Jun 14, 2017 03:42 AM
Sometimes, having it come off is the best thing. Keep it wrapped regardless. I found when the nail finally came off, my toe was very much better!
re: What to do with a dead toenail?
By Serendipity42
By Serendipity42
On Wed Jun 14, 2017 03:43 AM
Sometimes, having it come off is the best thing. Keep it wrapped regardless. I found when the nail finally came off, my toe was very much better!
re: What to do with a dead toenail? By hazelladykatie
On Mon Jul 10, 2017 06:29 PM
I agree, much better to trim it and wait. Be careful when the new nail grows back - make sure your shoes fit properly so you can avoid an ingrown toenail. Epsom salt baths have saved my toes!
re: What to do with a dead toenail?
By MaiaRose
By MaiaRose
On Wed Jul 12, 2017 08:01 AM
I personally have had several toenails fall off due to ill-fitting shoes (never again... I was still fairly new to pointe work at the time). You did the right thing by trimming it down, and wrapping with foam tape was the best solution I found. If you don't take baths regularly, try soaking your feet every day to keep the delicate skin clean and infection free. It will also help when it comes time for the nail to come off completely and result in less pulling/pain.
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