Toe nail growing up... - Nail Problems Message Board

dreamer79 · 01-12-2005, 10:36 PM

My pinky Toe nail grows straight up, it never use to.. is there a way to prevent this? i have tried cutting it even again and short , to no avail..anyone with this problem?

nailchick2000 · 01-13-2005, 06:48 PM

There could be a slight fungus under your nail.. there are over the counter treatments available at any drugstore. Also shoes that don't fit properly may be deforming your nails.

dreamer79 · 01-13-2005, 08:28 PM

Thanks for your reply! I apperciate it!

Marti · 01-15-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamer79

My pinky Toe nail grows straight up, it never use to.. is there a way to prevent this? i have tried cutting it even again and short , to no avail..anyone with this problem?

May be an infection, may just have developed ski-jump nails. Both my pinky toenails are ski-jump and have been since ever I can remember. Many people have this on their pinky toes and it is considered normal. To alleviate any concern of infection, see your physician.

auntchilada · 01-18-2005, 02:49 PM

My pinky toenail is exactly like this! It has been my whole life. It grows up, not out. It's very weird.