Toe Nail Loss Without Pain Losing a toenail without experiencing pain can be linked to various factors, including trauma, infections, diseases, and medications. Trauma External injuries to the toe, such as being crushed, kicked, or pinched, may cause the nail to separate from the nail bed, leading to detachment. Pain may subside or disappear due to potential damage to pain nerves during the injury or as local blood circulation recovers after the nail falls off. Infection When the toenail is infected by pathogens like fungi, it can become brittle and prone to breakage and loss. Such infections can damage the... Learn more