On the flip side, I had partial nail removal on two toes each side, and haven't had any issues in 20 years. Procedure was quick, mostly painless, and the relief was immediate. I was playing soccer 3 days later.

If you want to ask about a full removal, go for it, but be open to professional advice.

Oh, if you add phenol the nail won't grow out again?

you can probably get away with having a strip cut out, as long as they cauterize the matrix. just cutting a strip out is useless, it'll grow back exactly the same.

alternatively, just reach in there with a pokey thing and pull that fucking nail out. about once every month or two. forever. yum. ask me how i know.