Nail fungus nail deformities cause nails to fall off. A nail can fall off or become detached from the nail bed due to an injury, psoriasis, or fungal infection. Some other causes can be chemicals, certain medications, or serious illnesses. Once the nail is detached or has fallen off, it can not reattach itself. You will have to wait for the new nail to grow back in place. Depending on the cause, you may need to seek medical attention. Here are the most common causes and what to:
Nail trauma or injury causes nails to fall
When you damage your toe due to an accident, sports, or dropping something heavy on your foot, it might look black or purple. This is called subungual hematoma – blood is trapped under the injured nail. Because blood is collected under the nail, the nail plate may separate from the nail bed. It may take weeks for the nail to come off.
If the subungual hematoma covers more than a quarter of the nail or if you feel throbbing or intense pain, contact your doctor. For minor injuries, soak the toe in cold water for about 20 mins, trim sharp edges(if any), clean the exposed part of the nail bed, apply fresh bandage daily until the skin hardens. If necessary, take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to help with the pain.
Psoriasis on Nails
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that causes red scaly patches on the skin. It typically appears on the skin, but it is also possible for it to appear on the nails. Psoriasis causes the body to overproduce skin cells. When it appears on the nail, it can cause the nail to fall off because skin cells build up under the nail.
Symptoms of psoriasis under the nail include yellow or brown discoloration, thick nails, deformed nail shape, and chalky buildup under the nail. This can be treated by soaking the nail in warm water. A doctor may prescribe topical steroids for the nail and cuticle.
Nail Fungus
Nail fungus nail deformities cause nails to fall off. A nail can also fall off due to onychomycosis, or fungal nail infection. The fungus can grow between the nail and the nail bed, causing it to fall off. The fungus can also cause the nails to be deformed and brittle. Fungal infections can develop due to aging, diabetes, athlete’s foot, or fungus from the environment.
The symptoms of a fungal nail infection are similar to Psoriasis – discoloration, thickness, unusual shape, and brittleness. To prevent nail fungus, you should keep your feet dry, change socks frequently, keep nails trimmed, and use clean or disinfect nail tools. Consult your doctor to check if your nails are falling off due to psoriasis or nail fungus. One of the treatment options for toenail fungus is laser treatment. If your nail has already fallen off, laser treatment can still be done. The laser will kill the fungus present in your toe, and the new nail should grow back healthy.
Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus
As you can see, tips for healthy feet without nail fungus can be easy to find. If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes on treatment. Other treatments like topical solutions and oral medication are not as effective. Topical solutions have a very low cure rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way through the nail bed. This is because it can lead to liver toxicity. You would need to have consistent blood tests throughout the course of taking the medication.
Our nail doctor in Rohnert Park, CA recommends this treatment for toenail fungus. The PinPointe Laser treatment has the highest cure rate in the market. It has no side effects and no recovery period. As a result, you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. Also, there’s no pain.
If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 our Rohnert Park, CA location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
