11/18/2025
Slow & Steady: Why Toenail Care Matters
Did you know your toenails grow much slower than your fingernails? On average, they grow only about 1.6 mm per month, and it can take 12‑18 months for a toenail to fully regrow.
Here’s why that matters:
Because they grow slowly, neglecting a toenail problem (ingrown nail, fungal infection, trauma) means it lingers for a long time.
A slow‑growing toenail gives underlying foot health issues (circulation, nutrition, injury) a chance to worsen before you notice.
Regular, professional foot‑care helps you stay ahead of these issues — so you don’t end up waiting a year for recovery.