yhe nails got a hole that does not cover and it smells so bad and rotten,i must have had an accident i cant remember,pls help me
210344
There is really no way to know for sure unless you show it to a doctor.  Keep cleaning it, but do so gently.  Don't pick it or move around the nail or dig into it.  Be careful and go to a doctor.
593623
It sounds like you have an ingrown toenail and the only cure for that is to have it removed.  I don't know what color it is, but if it has gotten thick and yellow, then you probably also have a fungus infection in the nail.  If the nail is gray and the toe around it is bright honking red, then there is a chance that you have a staph infection.  Either way, a trip to the doctor is in order, unless you can pull it out yourself and have access to antibiotics.  Good luck.
398656
Use emery board to file down middle of nail to take pressure off sides. Soak in hot salt water. If you can,\ntry to put a tiny bit of cotton under that corner-with nail file carefully! little bit of red is not infected-If you do this today you can save Dr.bill! Soak-Cotton under nail will help a lot. All of this will!
348315
it sorta sounds like it's just swollen from the piercing, cartiladge is painful to pierce and takes a long time to heal.  if it's just swollen and red I wouldn't worry too much but if it's leaking pus then you may have an infection.  whatever you do, don't take out the jewelry!  the hole will close up and seal the infection inside potentially causing you more pain and problems.  talk to the piercer about proper aftercare (I hope you went to a licensed professional) and call your doctor.  DO NOT USE ALCOHOL to try and disinfect, it will only irritate it more.  DO NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN THOUROUGHLY WASHED, that should be a no-brainer.  when you're in the shower and the crusties around the jewelry is soft enough make sure you rotate the ring but never attempt to do this dry, it'll hurt and you'll make it worse if it is infected
114283
Can't offer any advice,only solidarity! My right thumbnail is similarly affected, has been for about 10 years (I'm 43).  I've never damaged it or cut it funny, but there's a definate groove running top to bottom, and the nail notches in slightly at the top.  There's also a faint line 5mm long - looks like a crack but isn't.\nDo you think there is a special Society we can join? ;-)
209680
My guess it is a fungus. Try asking your dermatologist. They should know. Or, if you get your nails done, your nail stylist may also know. Good luck.
190812
The dirt and grime under your nails comes from about anything you come into contact with. Mostly, however, it is dead skin. Even when you believe that you have not touch anything it is not uncommon to scratch an itch with out even knowing you did.
1094
I know someone who claims to have cured it with Vic’s Vapor Rub. I don't know if that's possible since it starts deep in the nail bed. There was a write up about it a few years ago in Runners World but it didn't mention nail fungus in particular. It just said it had good anti fungal properties.
74418
O.P.I nail envy, it's expensive but I swear to you it will work. My nails have always been horrible, my sister got me some before my wedding and I was able to grow them out LONG!!
45860
You might want to go to a local piercing place and ask someone there...they aren't the ones who did it but they aren't going to charge you or anything if you quick show it to them while looking for a different gauge bar. Seriously those people see all kinds of gross piercings gone wrong and your problem is probably very common.\nIs it red and infected or just itchy and dry?\nMaybe try some aloe...preferably straight from the plant if you have it handy untill you can actually show it to someone.
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GIRL GO TO ANY DOLLOR STORE GET A: FOOT SCRUBER(4 DEAD SKIN) A FOOT BRUSH(TO GET THE DEAD SKIN OFF)~A FOOT SCRUB CREAM(TO SMOOTH THEM OUT)TOE NAIL FILE(TO GROOM NAILS) SOAK YOUR FEET IN WARM SOAPY WATER FOR 20 MIN THEN DO THOSE STEPS,ADD SOME GRAT NAIL POLISH AND LOTION PUT SOME SOCKS ON AND YOUR GOOD TP GO.ALL FOR UNDER 7 DOLLORS~~~HOPE I COULD HELP~~xoxoxoxo
560325
Soak your foot 3 times a day in warm water to loosen the skin up.  Get a product called OutGrow.  Apply that to a piece of cotton.  Gently lift up the nail from the skin after soaking and apply the soaked cotton between the nail and the skin.  Leave it there for about 30 minutes.  It will hurt, but its better than losing your toenail. \n\nIn the future, be sure to trim your nails straight across, and not at an angle.
20545
Get a pedicure where they can clean/scrape the surface of the nails a little, and don't apply any nail polish after that. Just let the nails "air". Apparently, the lack of oxygen causes the nails to yellow.
395803
If you fingers aren't glued together ( I haven't done that in a while...) just let it dry and flake off  by itself.\nOr try fingernail polish remover.\nDon't get stoned.
259172
Usually it is where you've banged the cuticle while the nail was forming - like a bruise. You can tell if this is what it is because they will grow off with the nail.\n\nIf they sit in the same spot for several weeks and don't move as the nail grows, then you need to see a doctor to make sure you haven't contracted an under-the-nail fungus infection.
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Put some alcohol on it. The kind you use to clean up cuts and stuff. Can you imagine the nastiness. It'll really help. It helped me and i used to be addicted to it! And i used to bite my nails to the point where i would bleed. And it helped me!
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Hangnails are usually caused by dry skin or (in the case of fingernails) nail biting, and may be prevented with proper moisturization of the skin. Soaking in an oil-and-water solution, as you would when getting a manicure, is very helpful. Mix 4 capfuls of bath oil such as Alpha-Keri with 1 pint of warm water and soak your fingertips in it for 10 to 15 minutes. If you're having a lot of problems with hangnails, rub an emollient cream or ointment on the affected finger at bedtime and wrap it in a piece of plastic wrap. Secure the end with a bit of tape. The plastic will keep the moisture in overnight. Just be sure to remove the plastic in the morning. To prevent hangnails in the first place, moisturize your cuticles every day. Rub hand lotion into the flesh surrounding your nails to keep the area soft. For a more soothing feeling, warm the moisturizer over a pan of warm water, using a double boiler. Every time you apply moisturizer to your hands, take extra time to rub some into the cuticles.