My right big toe generally has 3, 4, or 5 of these layer lines at any given time, I would have also pictured it but I opened a door on top of it 2 weeks ago which took a good portion of the nail off. ![]() (I just trimmed & filed my nails and I had nail polish on which I took off before taking the picture, that is why the horizontal layer line is colored.) The nail on the toe next to it also is very thick and odd, which kind of shows in the picture, but I'm not as concerned about that one at this point. From the horizontal line up is the older nail, and underneath that nail you can see the new nail growing beneath. I've taken a picture of my left big toe, it shows the issue quite well. Since I've never had any problems with this toe, I'm wondering if whatever is causing these "layers" is somehow spreading from my right big toenail. I've just recently noticed that my other big toenail (on my left foot) has developed one of these "layer" things. I figured this was just an unfortunate result of the surgery (which I'm still not sure I should have gotten since I never had any pain). Ever since then, my nail has grown in "layers", which create horizontal lines across my nail. I ended up having surgery on the toe, where the Dr cut away (and I also think killed) the sides of the nail to stop the supposed ingrown nail from causing the pus. At that point I went to a foot Dr, and she said it was an ingrown toenail causing the problem. I went to my regular Dr, and she gave me an antibiotic which cleared it up for a couple weeks, but then the pus returned (again with no pain). Wash your feet carefully with soap and water (and wash between your toes!)įor more info about fungal toenails, read our detailed guide (including video) on treatment for nail fungus.Īs always, the best thing you can do to take care of your feet is consult a podiatrist! Getting professional advice can save lots of time – especially when it comes to fungal toenails.I read the sticky at the top of this forum, so here's the complete history on my issue:Ībout 5 years ago I noticed pus around the big toenail on my right foot, but no pain at all.While recurring fungus is pretty common, there are many things you can do to keep infection at bay, including, but not limited to: Toenails usually grow less than 2mm per month and the infection has to grow out completely before you can consider a fungal toenail “cured.” Can you prevent recurring toenail fungus? ![]() Typically, with the right treatment, clearing up toenail fungus takes anywhere from a few weeks to a few months – and potentially longer. In some cases, fungus actually infect your nail cells – making it very difficult to get rid of. Toenail fungus can be resistant to treatment, which sometimes leads to a lengthy resolution. How long does it take to cure fungal toenails? Over time, the yellowing of the nail should be restricted to the part of the nail that’s growing out, giving way to a clear nail at the base of the nail bed. Many times, the color on the nail indicating fungus (yellow, black, brown, etc.) will begin to diminish as it grows out and dissipates. Fungal nails frequently result in thickening of the nail. ![]() The key sign you’re looking for is healthy new growth at the base of the nail bed. There are a few signs to look for to ensure you’re on the right path. There are many treatment options for fungal toenails, but how do you know if the treatment is really working? Regardless of how effective the treatment, fully clearing up fungal toenails takes some time. It’s always a good idea to treat them as early as possible. Fungal toenails can range from embarrassing to downright dangerous (especially for the diabetic population).
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