Fingernails coming away from nail bed

That sounds painful - I think I’d be seeking medical advice - perhaps from a pharmacist first.

Maybe a fungal infection?
Best get it checked out.. good idea to start with pharmacy...

Sounds like a fungal infection - check it out with your pharmacist.

It’s a condition called Onycholysis - dermnetnz.org/topics/onycholysis

It can be caused by various factors, fungal, chemical, trauma etc. I don’t think a pharmacist will know the cause, you might need a dermatologist for that.

I have had it a couple of times, never knew the cause, but possibly a chemical reaction from nail polish or remover. Nails should eventually grow out normally, but that can take a few months, I’m afraid.

In the meantime, I would stop using any varnish on them in case that is the problem, and keep them cut short, to avoid catching them.

Definitely seek advice. It’s important to understand potential causes and if it could be an indicator of an illness. See what a pharmacist says initially I think.

Yes , it turned out to be caused by my shoes being too tight !
Are you nails discoloured -yellowish /greenish /blackish ?
Is there nasty debris accumulating under the nail ?
If so it could be a
fungal infection .
I hope not because they are so difficult to cure .
I find tea tree oil useful for fungal infections .
Trauma also causes it - though this will probably be more obvious to you (!) and there would be considerable pain and bleeding .

Some medications can cause loss of nails and so can psoriasis .

I think that I'd check with my GP .
I hope that it clears up .