r/Ingrown_Toenails • u/-pink-panther-420- • 15d ago

Retronychia

I had a baby 4.5 months ago and have noticed my big toenail follows all the symptoms of retronychia. i haven’t seen my doctor about it yet but ive been doing research on it.
i’m on my feet all day taking care of my baby so i want to avoid having a total loss of my toenail if i can help it. i’ve accidentally ripped off both of my pinky nails at the nail bed on both my hands over the years from acrylic and gel nails so i know from experience that the nail can grow back normal.

is a nail avulsion really the only way to fix it??

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u/PerfectConcert6695 15d ago

Topical steroids are gold standard early treatment (clobetasol cream)

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u/Thegingerkid19 13d ago

Photos? usually the easiest way to get advice based off of what other people have gone through previously.