Why does my toenail have a crease in it?

Why does my toenail have a crease in it?

Beau’s lines can occur on both your toenails and fingernails. A Beau’s line, as described above, is a groove that runs across your nail; a person may have one or several on a nail. Beau’s lines are often caused by an injury or repeated trauma to the nail that interrupts the growth of the nail.

What is the lateral nail fold?

The nails are also an important part of the sense of touch. The nail is framed by the lateral nail folds on the left and right side of it. The skin bordering the lower end of the nail is called the proximal nail fold. A thin layer of skin, known as the cuticle, grows over the nail there.

How do I get rid of extra skin on my ingrown toenail?

The best treatment for Overgrown Toeskin is the Vandenbos surgery, a procedure that treats the excess tissue (skin) along the sides of the nail and leaves the nail untouched. Removing all or part of the nail has a 70% failure rate for patients with Overgrown Toeskin.

How do you remove nail folds?

Using a cuticle removal tool–gently, gently, gently–scrape back and stop right at the proximal fold. Glide the tool against the surface of your nail plate. The Simply Gone™ will have dissolved the cuticle so downward pressure is unnecessary (and too much pressure can bruise your nail plate or cause other damage).

What is Matrix nail?

The nail matrix is the area where your fingernails and toenails start to grow. The matrix creates new skin cells, which pushes out the old, dead skin cells to make your nails. As a result, injuries to the nail bed or disorders that affect the matrix can affect your nail growth.

How do you fix an ingrown toenail on the side?

Here’s how:

1. Soak your feet in warm water. Do this for 15 to 20 minutes three to four times a day.
2. Place cotton or dental floss under your toenail. After each soaking, put fresh bits of cotton or waxed dental floss under the ingrown edge.
3. Apply antibiotic cream.
4. Choose sensible footwear.
5. Take pain relievers.

What is the function of the nail folds?

Nail Folds. The nail folds surround and supports the nail plate on all 3 sides. It is the junction of the skin and nail plate and may sometimes be slightly darker in color thereby forming a clearly demarcated margin from the surrounding skin. The proximal fold lies over the nail root and matrix.

What is the proximal nail fold?

One part of this skin is called the proximal nail fold, which is located on the bottom of the nail. It frames the nail, along with the lateral nail folds, which are on the left and right sides. Though it might seem like an insignificant structure, the proximal nail fold is important.

How do you treat a fold in the nail?

If unresponsive, oral versions may follow, and the severity of your condition may require the nail fold to be surgically removed. Wear waterproof footwear when your career requires that your feet be in contact with water or harsh chemicals — such as a pool cleaning technician.

What happens when you have a toenail fungus?

The most common changes that occur with toenail fungal infections include: Discoloration beneath the nail, usually brown, white, or yellow An increase in white debris beneath the nail which is keratin, a protein that gives form to skin and nails Loosening or separation of the infected part of the nail from the nail bed