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Suggest Treatment For Damage To Nail Matrix

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Posted on Tue, 30 Jun 2015
Question: Years ago my toenail cracked all the way back to the skin. It was fine for a while but then the nail turned into what feels like regular skin. It seems to be filled with blood and is very tender. I cannot clip this part of my toenail and it just keeps growing.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
surgical removal

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query,
Damage to nail matrix can lead to such changes in nail.
No topical medication will help you.
The damaged nail needs to be surgically removed.
The new nail which grows might be normal in appearance.
You need to meet a dermatologist and get it removed.
Creams won't help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Damage To Nail Matrix

Brief Answer: surgical removal Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query, Damage to nail matrix can lead to such changes in nail. No topical medication will help you. The damaged nail needs to be surgically removed. The new nail which grows might be normal in appearance. You need to meet a dermatologist and get it removed. Creams won't help you. Let me know if you have any other doubt. Thank you.