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How can I improve my discolored toenails?
What You Can Do About Discolored Toenails
- Wear shoes that fit properly to avoid injury.
- Keep your toenails trimmed short.
- Wear clean socks.
- Dry your feet well after swimming or showering.
- Avoid walking barefoot, especially in public places.
- Avoid putting on socks or shoes while your feet are damp.
How do you treat discolored toenails from nail polish?
If the toenails look dry, cracked and brittle from long-term polish use, you can apply a vitamin E oil or lotion, rubbing it gently into the nail and cuticle to moisturize them. Allow it to absorb and dry fully before wearing shoes.
What causes hard discolored toenails?
Nail fungus causes your toenail to become whitish or yellow-brown. Over time, debris builds up beneath the nail, causing it to darken. Nails can grow brittle, crumbly, or ragged. Toenails are an ideal environment for fungal infections because they are moist and warm.
Why are my toenails bluish?
Too little oxygen in the blood or poor circulation can cause a condition called cyanosis. It gives the appearance of a blue color of your skin, including the skin under your nails. The lips, fingers, and toes may appear blue. Restricted blood flow can cause discoloration under the nail.
How do you get rid of toenail fungus fast?
Often, you can take care of a fungal nail infection at home: Try over-the-counter antifungal nail creams and ointments. Several products are available. If you notice white markings on the surfaces of the nails, file them off, soak your nails in water, dry them, and apply the medicated cream or lotion.
Does hydrogen peroxide cure toe fungus?
Hydrogen peroxide can kill fungus that grows on toenails. You can directly wipe hydrogen peroxide on your infected toes or toenails with a clean cloth or cotton swab. Hydrogen peroxide can also be used in a foot soak.
How do you cure fingernail fungus fast?
Medications
- Oral antifungal drugs. These drugs are often the first choice because they clear the infection more quickly than do topical drugs.
- Medicated nail polish. Your doctor may prescribe an antifungal nail polish called ciclopirox (Penlac).
- Medicated nail cream.
Is it OK to paint toenails with fungus?
You have fungus on your toe nails and all you want to do is cover it up! Nothing better than nail polish to do that, but you know enough about fungus to know that fungus thrives in moist dark places. Nail polish gives that fungus a wonderful place to grow and thrive!
What color is toenail fungus?
Nail fungus can cause the nail to become thick or ragged and appear yellow, green, brown or black. An infected nail may separate from the nail bed. Nail fungus is a common condition that begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail.