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\n\nI’ll admit it: I’ve had three cases of runner’s toe this year, and I lost my toenail each time. It’s a common issue among runners, especially those logging long distances while marathon training or doing the race itself. The good news? It’s totally treatable and completely preventable, according to doctors I talked to. Read on to learn how to treat runner’s toe and prevent it from happening again, whether you have a black and blue nail or one that fell off.
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\n\nRunner’s toe is a commonly used term for a subungual hematoma, a.k.a. bleeding under the nail bed, says Dr. Jacob Wynes, a podiatric surgeon and an associate professor of foot and ankle surgery for the University of Maryland School of Medicine. You’ll see red, purple and black-ish discoloration under your toenail, which can sometimes be painful or cause throbbing pressure. Runner’s toe may eventually lead to the affected toenails partially or fully falling off. The condition can impact any toe…
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