Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Resources
About MyBCTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyBCTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Has Anyone Else Had Problems With Toenails Due To Chemo? I’m About To Lose My Big Toenail.

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Midvale, UT

During chemotherapy, both of my big toenails become ingrown and infected. I’ve been on antibiotics a few times for it. I went to my podiatrist, who fixed the ingrown toenail on my right foot then my second to smallest toe became infected. Now, the nail on big toe on my left foot is turning dark and looks to be lifting. My last chemo treatment was Dec 21, 2023
I keep my feet very healthy, and have been quite surprised at all the trouble that I’m having.
Has anyone else had similar problems?

April 11, 2024
View reactions
A MyBCTeam Member

I didn't have chemo but my good friend did and her toenails and fingernails came loose. They did grow back. Ask your oncologist what you can do.

April 11, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

During chemo all of my fingernails and my two big toenails separated from the nail bed. They hung in at the base, and now - 18 months after completing chemo - I’m happy to say that all but one toe have regrown and are stable. The nail separation was quite painful and I had to cut my nails extremely short to avoid snagging them, which was excruciating. I also had to be very careful to keep them clean and dry, but I still got fungal infections twice. Moisturizing with heavy creams and oil under cotton gloves at night probably kept the nails from completely falling off. I was allergic to the Taxol which may have been the culprit. It also caused a rash on my hands, arms and legs. Two rounds of steroids after every chemo infusion was the only saving grace - but with its own issues…

April 14, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Yes,! Right away I lost my big toe nail on my left foot. It grew back quickly. I thought my right foot BT was going to be lost but I never did lose it. However, My 3rd toe on right foot the nail became (still is) really thick ? Common problem even after chemo is over. It’s ok happens .

April 20, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Not toenails, but fingernails. I had one fall off shortly after completing my chemo treatments

April 15, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Your welcome pink sister.

April 11, 2024

Related content

View All

Discolored Nails

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Clinton, MD

Nail Fell Off? What Is To Blame??

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭

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

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Spring, TX
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in