2006-10-09 23:49:11 · 5 answers · asked by rachel 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Generally, a toenail or fingernail falls off from one of two causes: previous injury, or fungal infection.
You don't necessarily show sings of damage if you have an injury. I lost a fingernail years ago for no apparent reason. I hadn't hurt my finger, and then suddenly one day I looked at my nail, and realized there was just one tiny thread of skin holding it to the bed. I kept it wrapped in a bandage as long as possible, and one day when I changed the bandage, the nail came with it. My doctor told me the injury was probably so old and so minor I did not notice or remember when it happened. He said nails are often affected by injury at the lunula (the little half moon part at the base of the nail) and it takes a while for the nail to grow out and fall off. So, even stubbing your toe really hard months ago could be the cause, and you have just forgotten about it.
Nail fungus is terribly common, as well. It's especially a problem for women who get pedicures at salons, but everyone and anyone can get one. It's sometimes very hard to notice, because if you keep your toenails polished, they often, over time, take on a yellowish tinge from the colors in nail polish. My toenails have been perpetually polished for about 23 years, with just the briefest periods of no-polish, and they are significantly discolored despite the fact that I use a base coat. Was the nail whole and intact and strong? Or was it flaky and weak? If it was weak, or soft, it could be a fungus. Talk to your doctor first, and find out if it is a fungus, and then try an OTC treatment first. Those infections can be difficult to get rid of, however, so you might need to go back and get a prescription medication for it.
Either way, good luck. Good thing sandal weather is over!
2006-10-10 00:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It often happens because of a fungal infection under the nail, you don't need to have damaged the nail.
If you've had athlete's foot, that could be the cause, though it's possible you may not have even noticed the infection.
Get it checked out at your doctors as they will be able to prescribe an anti-fungal treatment if necessary to prevent any further toenails dropping off.
2006-10-10 00:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by junkmonkey1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-03 14:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My toe nail has fallen off twice. Theres nothing to worry about it grows back. Im perfectly healthy and no need to get to a doctor quickly, as per previous answer.
2006-10-10 00:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by Annie M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes cause of poor circulation could cause the more vulnerable toe nail producing cells to die first. Go to a doctor and get tested for it,, quickly.
2006-10-09 23:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some how the blood supply to the nail has been cut off and the nail, "dies" and is sloughed off. I had that happen to me when I wore new shoes. I would not worry to much. It will grow back.
2006-10-10 00:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by greylady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because theres a new 1 underneath and the other 1 isnt needed
2006-10-09 23:50:45 · answer #7 · answered by magiclady2007 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be that you have been wearing shoes that are to tight or to small
2006-10-10 01:26:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋