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Re: Kinda gross: did anyone ever lose a toenail? Care to share your experience?

On 3/19/2015 missy1 said:

Many times. They grow back.

Yes. she is right.

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Re: Kinda gross: did anyone ever lose a toenail? Care to share your experience?

On 3/19/2015 moveitgirl said:

OMG! JeanLouiseFinch JUST told my exact story!!! That is too out there!

I did everything to the "t" that she did from using the tools to "dig" it out AND I kid you not the over growth happened to me JUST like she described it. AND to top it off...I have "ugly" toes/feet as well. {#emotions_dlg.laugh}

Thanks for the tip JeanLouiseFinch of using the Solar, I have not tried that.

{#emotions_dlg.lol} That's real life for ya. As for the Solar Oil, I honestly haven't used it before but have seen it talked about here so I figure it's worth a try.

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Re: Kinda gross: did anyone ever lose a toenail? Care to share your experience?

If you aren't as ambitious as dear Jean Louise, the new nail will grow underneath. The top nail keeps bottom nail straight, and protects it. You don't want to have ingrown.

One time I didn't know I had injured the nail, or couldn't remember. But one day the nail seemed split or cracked about 1/8th inch from bed. Upon inspection, I saw nail was loose and the nail flipped up. From bed to top, where it clung for life, Smiley SurprisedL!. It was still attached at the top sides. But I think I cut it off, the whole top nail was off, and a thinner newbie thrived underneath! Ain't nature grand?. I was really surprised!!

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Re: Kinda gross: did anyone ever lose a toenail? Care to share your experience?

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Re: Kinda gross: did anyone ever lose a toenail? Care to share your experience?

My husband lost his big toe nail a couple of years ago. It grew back, took a long time.