How to tackle thickened toe nails
January 15, 2009
Thick and yellowed toenails are clear indicators of inadequate nutrition. It can also point to other health irregularities such as fungal infections. People tend to rely on home remedies to tackle this menace. However, the services of a podiatrist should be sought if it persists for a longer period.
Thick toenails are often found to be result of fungal growth under the toenails. Fungus might attack the toenails as well. However, it should be kept in mind that reasons other than fungal attack can also thicken the toe nails. An injury to the nail root can result in nail distortion. This kind of deformity is common among soccer players as their nails are constantly exposed to repeated injuries.
Skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema will also distort the nails. Nails consist of dead skin cells that are tightly stacked together. When the skin is inflamed, the tissues that surround the nails are also damaged and thick toenails are resulted.
Before the toenails get thickened, some yellowish or brownish discoloration is commonly noticed. The nails will gradually separate themselves from the bed. Starting from the toe tip, the deformity will finally reach the root. This irregularity is usually caused by a kind of fungus that grows in the nail bed.
Regardless of the reason behind the irregularity, thick toenails can be controlled effectively by filing and trimming. Good filings will not only help the nails in looking better but will also provide increased comfort when placed inside the shoes.
The medications will be effective only when the nails are made thin by proper soaking. Then, the applied medicines will be able to penetrate down through the layers and destroy the fungus. Certain natural essential oils are found to be extremely effective in penetrating. Tea tree oil and oregano oil are examples. These natural remedies are found to bring relief if the fungal attack is not so severe.
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