About 8 years ago I had the toenails on my big toes permanently removed due to recurring fungal infectious. The nail bed on the left toe was completely removed, but not on the right toe. It continues to grow like a thickened, deformed nail thickening but not lengthening. Just wondering if there are any procedures to artificially and permanently replace my nails so I can no longer be embarrassed to show my feet.
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According to your picture, the purple mark on your toenail does not appear to be fungus however it is always best to see a physician in person to be certain. Typically with fungus you will have a darker purple or sometimes white blotches on the nailbed and your nailbeds look clean and...
The Fotona laser helps remove toenail fungus which help improve the appearance. As to why the nail grows thick without length as if there is some type of fungus involved could mean you have something internally going on. Important to get tested for candida. Usually patients with candida will...
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