What Does It Mean When Your Toenails Are Yellow

Toenail fungus causes keratin debris or a buildup of keratin underneath the nail creating a crusty yellow whitish appearance.

When a pesky fungus invades the nail usually toenails it can lead to thickening of the nail itself and accumulation of debris underneath both of which can lead to a yellow color says dr. Although harmless bacterial colonization can cause a color change in nails usually green and there is a rare condition called yellow nail syndrome by far the most common cause of yellowish or brownish discoloration in the toenails is fungus infection. In some cases yellow toenails may just be a result of nail polish or the normal aging process but just to be on the safe side. Try soaking your toes in peroxide.

Yellow toenails are usually a sign of trouble to come. When toenails turn yellow a fungus is usually to blame. If it is fungus give yourself a garlic foot bath. But sometimes they can appear yellow green blue purple or black.

When thick and yellow they are likely to be a sign of a fungal infection. The shape can be distorted and the surface may appear dull. Try an over the counter antifungal. In such cases the nails will show other symptoms such as thickening brittle crumbly or have ragged edges.

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This type of fungal infection is so common that you might not even need to see a doctor for treatment. However yellow toenails can sometimes be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. In general yellow toenails are a sign that something may be wrong. Yellow toenail is common in old people.

Excessive nail polish use or fungal infections are the most likely causes of yellow toenails. Typically toenails should be more or less a clear partially translucent color. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that typically causes red scaly patches on the skin.