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My toenails are falling off!
Its ming. Two of my toenails are coming off, from the cuticle part. Like, the whole thing. a) it hurts b) its gross c) why?!? d) how weird am i gonna look with two toes without toenails?! 
Or it could be a fungal nail infection
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=613§ionId=10727
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=613§ionId=10727
Reply 3
Mine fall off all the time, chill out!! It's coz I do running, pressure of my trainers sometimes causes them to go black underneath and come loose, I just pull them off and wait for them to grow back. Used to happen when I did ballet as a kid, too. No biggy
My two big toenails fell off after I did a walkathon. They were all black and squidgy. You'll be fine - it's nearly winter - and you shouldn't be wearing sandals in the winter so you'll have time to grow them back. In the meantime, just put plasters over the area during the day and leave them off at ngiht.
Reply 6
i never knew this could happen...i feel slightly sick
Reply 7
uerghhh. very glad this has never happened to me.
they'll grow back though, don't worry.
they'll grow back though, don't worry.
Reply 8
ha yeah it is quite gross. i think it might be because ive been doing a lot of walking recently and stuff.
Reply 9
ew.
Reply 11
Argh jebus I've always thought the notion is disgusting, never though it could actually happen! 
I feel so sorry for you However, the loss of a toenail, also called onychoptosis (which literally means "falling nail" in Greek), can be largely blamed on two major culprits — fungus and injury.
Fungus Several different types of microscopic fungi can cause onychoptosis by feeding on keratin, the tough protein that makes up toenails. Onychoptosis caused by fungus isn't that rare a problem — 3 to 5 percent of Americans are affected, as are up to 18 percent of people worldwide.
Toenail fungus can cause toenails to do the following:
turn yellow, brown, or white.
become thick and overgrown.
crumble and fall off.
Nails that fall off because of fungal infection will grow back, but the new nail will probably become infected, similar to the old one. Since the condition rarely goes away on its own, it's smart to talk with a health care provider about an accurate diagnosis and then possible treatments. After examining your foot, the provider may remove a large amount of the infected nail (if there's any of it left). Depending on the extent of the infection, s/he may also give you a prescription anti-fungal toenail polish, such as Loceryl or Loprox, or oral anti-fungals, such as Sporanox and Lamisil. If a toenail resists treatment, it can also be removed surgically.
The fungi that cause onychoptosis thrive in dark, moist environments, so wearing tight shoes, socks, and stockings, as well as thick nail polish, can increase your risk of developing the condition. The fungi are also easily transferred from foot to foot and from person to person, hence why locker rooms are notorious for transmitting such things as toenail fungus and athlete's foot. An inexpensive pair of sandals or shower shoes can help you avoid picking anything up the next time you hit the showers.
Injury
Might you be an athlete? When you kick a soccer ball, pivot for a fade-away jumper, or stop short at the net for a volley, your toes can get jammed against your shoes, sometimes causing a trauma that can result in the loss of a nail. If a toe gets smacked hard or repeatedly, the result can be a subungual hematoma — painful bleeding under the toenail that can, in more serious cases, cause the nail to fall off. If a subungual hematoma appears to be expanding quickly, it's a good idea to have a health care provider or trainer help you drain the blood from under the nail, a treatment that, when done quickly and correctly, can help keep the nail from falling off. If the blood appears to have spread to more than 25 percent of the nail, it's wise to have a health care provider examine the toe for bone fractures.
Whatever the cause of your nail loss, a replacement should grow back within several months. To prevent further foot problems and maintain happy and healthy toenails, keep these suggestions in mind:
Wear fresh socks made of natural fibers (e.g., cotton) or synthetic materials that wick moisture away from the skin, allowing your feet to breathe.
Buy well-fitted shoes that give your toes plenty of room. For example, wear shoes that have a wide toe box, rather than pointed toes.
Keep your toenails trimmed across in a straight line.
That should help you nail down the problem
x
I feel so sorry for you However, the loss of a toenail, also called onychoptosis (which literally means "falling nail" in Greek), can be largely blamed on two major culprits — fungus and injury.Fungus Several different types of microscopic fungi can cause onychoptosis by feeding on keratin, the tough protein that makes up toenails. Onychoptosis caused by fungus isn't that rare a problem — 3 to 5 percent of Americans are affected, as are up to 18 percent of people worldwide.
Toenail fungus can cause toenails to do the following:
turn yellow, brown, or white.
become thick and overgrown.
crumble and fall off.
Nails that fall off because of fungal infection will grow back, but the new nail will probably become infected, similar to the old one. Since the condition rarely goes away on its own, it's smart to talk with a health care provider about an accurate diagnosis and then possible treatments. After examining your foot, the provider may remove a large amount of the infected nail (if there's any of it left). Depending on the extent of the infection, s/he may also give you a prescription anti-fungal toenail polish, such as Loceryl or Loprox, or oral anti-fungals, such as Sporanox and Lamisil. If a toenail resists treatment, it can also be removed surgically.
The fungi that cause onychoptosis thrive in dark, moist environments, so wearing tight shoes, socks, and stockings, as well as thick nail polish, can increase your risk of developing the condition. The fungi are also easily transferred from foot to foot and from person to person, hence why locker rooms are notorious for transmitting such things as toenail fungus and athlete's foot. An inexpensive pair of sandals or shower shoes can help you avoid picking anything up the next time you hit the showers.
Injury
Might you be an athlete? When you kick a soccer ball, pivot for a fade-away jumper, or stop short at the net for a volley, your toes can get jammed against your shoes, sometimes causing a trauma that can result in the loss of a nail. If a toe gets smacked hard or repeatedly, the result can be a subungual hematoma — painful bleeding under the toenail that can, in more serious cases, cause the nail to fall off. If a subungual hematoma appears to be expanding quickly, it's a good idea to have a health care provider or trainer help you drain the blood from under the nail, a treatment that, when done quickly and correctly, can help keep the nail from falling off. If the blood appears to have spread to more than 25 percent of the nail, it's wise to have a health care provider examine the toe for bone fractures.
Whatever the cause of your nail loss, a replacement should grow back within several months. To prevent further foot problems and maintain happy and healthy toenails, keep these suggestions in mind:
Wear fresh socks made of natural fibers (e.g., cotton) or synthetic materials that wick moisture away from the skin, allowing your feet to breathe.
Buy well-fitted shoes that give your toes plenty of room. For example, wear shoes that have a wide toe box, rather than pointed toes.
Keep your toenails trimmed across in a straight line.
That should help you nail down the problem
xReply 13
i just did d of e gold. and i have 4 black toe nails - all of which are coming off. they don't hurt, so it doesn't bother me!
Reply 14
foss
i just did d of e gold. and i have 4 black toe nails - all of which are coming off. they don't hurt, so it doesn't bother me!
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh horrible! Feel sorry for you
Hope erm, they get better?! 
xxxReply 15
On the other hand, it could be a sign of leprosy!
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