thick thick toe nail

[frankie001]

Had an ingrown toe nail removed 10 years ago, nail bed grew back really thick. Seemed to be a bit 'loose' so yesterday in a for of frustration I attacked it. Got most of the nail out with no pain, and now have an angry nail free bed. Anyone want to see? It's quite gross!

[IminaPickle]

G'wan...

[frankie001]

Here ya go!

[IminaPickle]

Ooo. It looks very clean though. How will you protect it? Don't want it to fester...

[sonlypuppyfat]

It looks like a willy!

[frankie001]

I live in sandals so will carry on with them. Surprisingly it doesn't hurt

[frankie001]

Closest I've ebeen to a willy in years!

[redisthenewblack]

OP (at the risk of outing myself) my children have a condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa which causes their nails to fall off. I have loads of dressings that you can use to protect it and keep it dust/dirt free while it heals, but won't stick to the wound like a plaster would, if that makes sense. If you'd like some sending PM me your address and I'll pop some in the post this afternoon.

[frankie001]

Thank you so much!!

[UnlikelyRunner]

Ooh does it hurt? salt water soaking to keep it clean? If you do use a dressing, remember to soak it off (wincing at the memory of my mum pulling off my dressings without soaking when I had both big toe nails removed 17 years ago ).