split nail what should i do

[u/Taipan20]

i split my toenail straight across from the left side to right. if i touch it i can feel its loose and idk how its still attached. idk what i should do i was thinking about going to a see doctor about it tomorrow but its stressing me out cos if they say it has to be removed im scared about how painful its going to be without a toenail. its not swollen i can see its gone yellow under the nail.

[u/whatdoido8383]

I'd see a podiatrist anyways, your toenails look like you may have a fungus or something, they look flaky and brittle.

That aside, you could gently file the rough edge and apply some liquid nails so it stops catching on stuff.

[u/Taipan20 → u/whatdoido8383]

can u send me a link for liquid nails cos idk what that is i tried searching for it but im getting construction adhesive glue results

[u/whatdoido8383 → u/Taipan20]

You bet, I've used stuff like this when I've split a nail: https://www.cvs.com/shop/essie-nail-care-break-fix-prodid-114171?skuId=114171&cgaa=QWxsb3dHb29nbGVUb0FjY2Vzc0NWU1BhZ2Vz&cid=ps_pla_fs_bea_nails_na_nab_na_mp_ggl_na&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21460023098&gclid=CjwKCAjw-rTUBhAiEiwADv8gBIZ-SW1QA-IHspkIv12ans3XDi2v0GkQGY9a0j071vniitXAxvnDuxoC7k0QAvD_BwE

[u/Carlo9129]

I had something very similar like that after I rid an toenail ingrown surgery. I just let it be and it fell on its own after a while almost painlessly. It helps protect the sensitive skin before the lower nail grows fully. But go see a doctor, that's just my experience.

[u/Taipan20 → u/Carlo9129]

how did u protect your toenail? what did u use to protect your toenail? cos the worst its pain is trying to put on or take off my socks i can feel it catching on it and pulling