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What causes yellow toenails?

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways Yellow toenails are most often caused by a fungal infection. Fungal ...
Thick, yellow, and brittle toenails are often caused by fungal infections like onychomycosis, which thrives in moist environments and on keratin. Risk factors include diabetes, poor circulation, and ...
Losing a toenail can be a disconcerting experience. Our toenails play a vital role in protecting our toes from injury and helping us maintain balance. While it’s not uncommon for toenails to fall off ...
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Wriggling toes in the sand and wearing sandals are warm weather treats, unless you’d rather keep your toes under wraps due to thickened, yellowish nails. Nail fungal infections (known as onychomycosis ...
Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M Key Takeaways Subungual onychomycosis is the most common type of toenail fungus and affects the nail bed and underside of the nail. White superficial ...
As we age, there are way too many health issues to become educated about. Some health issues we don’t know about until something blatant or very noticeable occurs. However, sometimes signs of health ...
As we age, there are way too many health issues to become educated about. Some health issues we don’t know about until something blatant or very noticeable occurs. However, sometimes signs of health ...
An unusual change to your toenails could be a warning sign of a "silent killer" condition. This particular symptom might indicate you have high cholesterol, significantly raising your chances of ...