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    Posted: July 17 2006 at 1:31pm
Since I was 13 my pinki toes have been split up the middle.  Not only does it look bad, but sometimes it hurts.  Is there any way to correct this?
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Not really.  If they have been damaged for that long, nothing will change that.  Keep them short.  You could look into adding a layer of acrylic over the nail to help seal it, but that isnt a permanent fix
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I'd be concerned since you said it sometimes hurts.  This could be a medical problem, and if it were me, I'd see a doctor about it.  I don't know how old you are, but if you are still living with your parents, I'd tell them about it and ask them to book an appointment with a doctor.  Maybe it isn't a medical problem, but your nails should not hurt like that.
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Thanks.   I don't live w/ my parents. I do have health insurance, but I don't think it's a medical problem. It isn't a constant pain. It hurts when the nail get caught on something, which is easy to do, since it is split. So it's like having a hang nail.

I really like the acrylic idea. I think I'll try that. Do you think it will look odd to have one acrylic nail?
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From what I've seen acrylic looks like a regular nail polish and you can get it either clear or with colored nail polish over it. Don't take my word for it, I just saw my friend get acrylic put on her nails.
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If it were me, I'd really get a medical opinion before I put glue on the cracked toenail.  It may be all right for the acrylic, but I'd hate to put a potential problem on top of the one you've got.

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Have you asked around or looked at your family members? Do they have the same problem. Cracked pinky toenails are usually a genetic trait. You know like a widows peak, or having that weird toe that kind of sits higher than the others. If other members in your family have it, then you'll know for sure is just a genetic trait. If not, then I have to agree with Anne6000. You should see a dermatologist because is probably either some kind of deficiency or most likely a fungus.
 
Much love, Shary


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