When healed you could occasionally do the press on nails. The fingernails are also prone to a host of conditions that may be the cause of fingertip pain. Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a condition that occurs when a microscopic fungus enters either a fingernail or toenail. Sometimes detached nails are associated with injury or infection. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to alleviate ingrown toe nail pain so you can be more comfortable while you wait for your toe to heal. Having a nail removed or come off and exposing the nail bed is painful, so over-the-counter or prescription pain medicine may help you manage the pain through the initial healing period. Nails are formed in the nail matrix, the root of the nail. I also used to have this nail bed pain as if under the nail was swelling, and end up with small black lines like splinters - since my inflammation is under control at the moment this no longer happens. Avoid activities that could cause you to injure the nail bed or emergent new nail until the new nail has fully grown in. Other causes of nail pain can include nail fungus infection, which may cause the nails to become thickened, loosened, discolored, and crumbly. An ingrown toe nail occurs when your toe nail starts to grow down into the skin around it. Contact your GP immediately if you experience this. 5. In a small number of cases, a dark pigment streak in your nail bed could be a sign of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. Acute paronychia can cause pus-filled pockets (abscesses) to form. 2. I tried the press on nails about 5 years ago and I like the look too. In addition it can be injured while clipping or manicuring the nails. I have not tried them since though. The separated part of the nail becomes opaque with a white, yellow or green tinge. Fungal infections occur in toenails more often than in fingernails. Ingrown toe nails can cause swelling, pain, and discomfort, especially when you're wearing shoes. The nail thickness causes pain when it strikes the shoe during activity. This type of paronychia may eventually cause the nail to separate from the skin. This common problem can happen because of an issue with your diet or the chemicals your hands are exposed to. Toenail pain is normally a symptom which can occur during the latter stages of a toenail fungus infection. Tina Tweeted, @beautie why do my nails always hurt/feel uncomfortable after I remove nail polish? The nail bed is very sensitive and is usually protected by the hard fingernails. Have to say, this is a new one on me, and judging by the amount of people who joined in the conversation following Tina's Q on Twitter and then based on my subsequent searches, it seems you're not alone. Chronic paronychia may cause the cuticle to break down. 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