toenail

toenail /toe·nail/ (to´nāl) the nail on any of the digits of the foot.

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ingrown toenail  see under nail.

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toe·nail (tnl)

n.

The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.

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toenail

Etymology: AS, ta + naegel

one of the heavy ungual structures covering the terminal phalanges of the toes. Also called unguis [ung′gwis] .

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toenail

occur in some animals, e.g. elephants, instead of the more conventional claws.

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Patient discussion about toenail.

Q. How to get rid of a yellowish toenail? One of my toenails is yellowish and I remember my mother had this discoloration of her toenails. Does anyone know what this could be and what can be done about it?

A. You probably have a fungus in your toenail which is pretty common and seems to be hereditary. I had it too and the only way I know to get rid of it is a prescription drug called Lamisil, which I took for an entire year.

Q. How to treat toenail fungus? I have two badly infected toes on one foot (a problem of several years) and two more are growing in with fungus. How can I treat it without oral medicine?

A. as someone who got rid of fungal infection in his feet- the key here is using the anti-fungal cream (whether it'll be natural oil or anti fungal medicine) for a very long time- couple times a day. use powder to soak any moisture - after 6 months you are fungal free :)

Q. How to prevent an ingrown toenail? I recently had an ingrown toenail and am scared of having another. How can I prevent it?

A. When you trim your toe nails make sure your cut them straight a cross. What ever you do, don't tear the nail off.