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Toe Nail Lifting From Nail Bed. Has This Happened To You?!

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Spring, TX

My big toe nail on my right foot is lifting from the nail bed. There’s also clear liquid coming from underneath it. I don’t want to lose my big toe nail. I got all the way through chemo just for this to happen 😩😩😢😢 I made an appointment with a podiatrist but he can’t see me until next Friday.

July 20, 2018 (edited)
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A MyBCTeam Member

Oh yasss girl! You're describing exactly what happened to me after chemo too. Fear not, for there's a chance all will be fine in the end! I too was concerned. Doc told me that we only had to ensure the clear liquid didn't smell bad (= sign of more serious infection). Now it's still lifting from nailbeds, but stabilized (not oozing anything or becoming any more black). What I did: always washing with neutral soap and drying carefully; soaking feet on a mix of water, vinegar and some himalayan salt. Moisturising and (in my case) using antifungus pomade cause I had some athlete's foot on the mix. Keeping nails trimmed, coating with a tea tree oil nail treatment, plus dark enamel. Still going strong. Got to observe the root, if it's rosy and well glued to toes then good :)). Hugs

July 20, 2018 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

I was told during taxol to put clear nail polish hardener on my fingers and toes and it helped

July 23, 2018
A MyBCTeam Member

During Taxol I noticed my 2 big toenails are lifting and very brittle. I had some pain when it started, still do at times. I was told to soak in water mixed with vinegar and use a tea tree oil on the the. The other toes are dark and/or yellowish color. I was told no pedicure due to risk of infection. My toes have never looked this awful!

July 23, 2018
A MyBCTeam Member

Yes, only lifted a bit on both big toes. Has not grown out completely and it still sensitive.

July 20, 2018
A MyBCTeam Member

Did the vitamin E oil work on your nails during chemo or once you finished chemo ? @A MyBCTeam Member

March 21, 2023

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