Nails

[Lorcan]

I have recently had my big toe nail removed. Is there anyone here who has lost a nail and can tell me what to expect?

[joko]

has it been knocked or is it an operation?

if it went black and then came off you will likely grow new one, but if a chiropodist has removed the root you won't.

you could buy some false fingernails and use the thumb one - they are often quite big - just for cosmetic reasons

[gessoo]

Well, mine grew back surely but slowly. But it depends. I think some people have to have permanent nail removal.

[gessoo]

Mine was taken off in an operation but obviously the 'root' remained.

[Xenon101]

I've had both big toenails removed. one is just flat and feels just like the rest om my toe. the other root wasn't quite fully removed. I've god a hard plastic like surface which looks a bit messy! Hope yours is better!

[Litchick]

I had that happen on a thumbnail, tonyted, and indeed it did grow back.

[Lorcan]

Thanks. I think tonyted's most mirrors mine - infected and lifted as if hinged. Cut off by a surgery nurse.