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How To Grow Healthy Nails?

Hi... I recently had to have two toenails removed. I have been soaking my foot in epsome salt twice a day, using antibiotic cream and bandging my toes. Is there something I can do to encourage healthy new nail growth? How long does it generally take to regrow the nails?
Wed, 2 Aug 2023
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Hello,

Take care of the hygiene. Protect it from getting infected. Keep it bandaged. Toe nails grow faster in summers than in colder climate. Take home made balanced food, do not remain malnourished as it will slow down the re-growth of your toe-nail. You can take biotin supplements. Biotin supplements will help toe nails grow faster.

You can take food rich in biotin. Take lean meat, almonds, healthy fats, legumes, bone broth, healthy fats, whole grains, eggs, dark leafy greens and blueberries. Rate of re-growth of toe-nails vary from individual to individual. For some patients, it may take about 6 to 8 months, in others, it may even take as long as 18 months.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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How To Grow Healthy Nails?

Hello, Take care of the hygiene. Protect it from getting infected. Keep it bandaged. Toe nails grow faster in summers than in colder climate. Take home made balanced food, do not remain malnourished as it will slow down the re-growth of your toe-nail. You can take biotin supplements. Biotin supplements will help toe nails grow faster. You can take food rich in biotin. Take lean meat, almonds, healthy fats, legumes, bone broth, healthy fats, whole grains, eggs, dark leafy greens and blueberries. Rate of re-growth of toe-nails vary from individual to individual. For some patients, it may take about 6 to 8 months, in others, it may even take as long as 18 months. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician