help! my big toe nail is too big , what should i do. staple?
337362
Yes a high powered staple gun should do the trick. Just make sure to wear protective eye wear to insure that no toe nail fragments get in your eye. then place your big toe on a hard wooden surface and staple away. You shouldn't need more than 5 staples. But make sure they are made from copper or a copper alloy. Never use aluminum or steel staples for your toe nails, they should be reserved for getting rid of nose hairs. And always look both ways before you staple you toe nail. Oh oh oh!! I almost forgot! ......no i forgot. doooh!
46190
Yes, you need to see a doctor. The nail is dead and you may infect your toe if you are not careful. Do not dig at it you might cause further damage
1070265
poss ingrown nail, check with podiatrist.
1085856
Learn to defend yourself.. martial arts, or keep a brick in your purse, so when you swing it... ouch. Swiss army knives are good to have, as well, but only in close combat.... high heels and pointy toes are good. Screw metal onto your heel of the shoe. guys or girls. Metal hurts when you squish somebody's foot, it has happened to me... Preferably something sorta like tap shoes would work.
308065
I know it will take forever but if you get one of those black or grey emery boards--not the steel ones--you can file your toe nails.  Clipping them and filing them will help them to grow slower.  Also to me, the best way to clip my toe nails is to shower first and then immediately clip them afterwards.  The warm water from the shower loosens the nails making them more flexible and easier to cut.  That way you won't clip your tissue.
361431
The best way is to have the nail removed.  See your doctor; this can be done under a local anesthetic in the office. It is not a long or complicated procedure.
582311
You should see a podiatrist, who will tell you what would work best for you specifically. Everyone and their ailments are different.
233594
I had the same problem.  Try Orly nail Defense.  It strengthnes your nail.  Believe me, I tried everything but this one really works.  It might take 2-4 weeks to see result.
752374
Dipping your feet into vinegar, lemon and garlic rubs. Alternate between these and wash diligently esp. underneath the nails. Also watch you r diet. it really works, much better than all of those creams.
788880
Keep your thumb loosely covered with gauze to keep it as clean and dry as possible.  The nail may or may not come off.   I've lost a finger nail and a toe nail.  They both grew back.  let it come off on its own.  Don't pull it off.
615298
my second toe is longer too!  it's really long & skinny.  but the rest of them go down in size.  she isn't alone.  :)
1060534
Either have it cut out, cut it out yourself, or soak it in some hot water with Epsom salt...the epsom salt helps the pain and softens your toe so you can cut out the toenail
1009787
its probably caused by scar tissue on the nail bed.You are stuck with it. just file it down if it bothers you.
161371
No, sorry it won't draw out the ingrown toenail!\n\n....This is what my doctor told me to do....\n\n1. Soak it in warm water for about 5 to 10 minutes. (adding something to the water is not necessary)!\n\n2. Dry it really well.\n\n3. Take some Hydrogen Peroxide put some on a Q-tip and apply it to the affected area.\n\n4. Rince off the peroxide. Dry really well (blow dryer suggested)\n\n5. Next you will need to have some (Betadine) (Povidone Iodine Topical Solution). Take another q-tip dip it in and apply to the toe making sure you cover the whole affected area. \n\n6. Dry with a blow dryer to make sure it is really dry! The only time it should be covered with a band-aid is if you have your shoes on.. The more air it gets the better..\n\n7. This will have to be done three times a day.\n\nWithin 3-5 days i saw a big improvement (it really depends on how bad it is.\n\nIt is very painful.......\n\nHope this helps you!\n\nIf you do all of this it should go away!\n\nHope this works for you! Hope you feel better!\n\nI know i am probably too late answering this question. Sorry! :-(
300026
Get them professionally done. they have acrylics and silk wraps. They are very hard, but can still break. No way to make your natual nails that hard sorry.
1049932
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.
160727
OMG! i seriously hope not...c'mon i know ur tryin to fit in...but now's the time to cut that toe nail...cuz tht's just plain nasty!