Question 1

what causes discoloration and thickness to toe nails?

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Fungal infection: Usually due to fungus of nails.

Question 2

what defisence causes soft toe nails?

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See derm: There can be many causes for this. See your dermatologist  for the answer.

Question 3

what are these bumps on my toe nails?

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Deformity or fungus: Prior injury to the nail can cause it to be increasingly thickened and irregular overtime.  Fungal infections of the nails can cause abnormalities as well.  To help diagnose this properly, see a podiatrist or dermatologist.

Question 4

what causes thick and brittle toe nails?

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Fungus: Fungus or trauma are two of the major causes. See a podiatrist and if needed a nail biopsy could make the definite diagnosis.

Question 5

what causes skin buildup under toe nails?

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Fungus: You might have fungus. If your nails are curved or incurvated callus can build up in the nail grooves due to pressure.

Question 6

can anti fungus work for black toe nails?

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Sometimes. : Sometimes the darkness is a result of mold in addition to fungus.  You may need a pill to get rid of the darkness.  If its been there for a very long time it may not be cured.

Question 7

is it ok to polish my 2-year old toe nails?

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Have fun!: At 2 years of age, you are doing this, albeit limited body painting for your own pleasure.

Question 8

what is this burning feeling in my toe nails?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sounds like it could be neuropathy due to nerve damage.  Are you diabetic? Are your nails thick and fungal? You should get evaluated by a podiatrist to make sure this is not a sign of an underlying condition.

Question 9

what causes toe nails to turn a yellowish color?

Accepted Answer

Fungus: Is a possibility as is bacterial colononization. Sometimes trauma causes keratin buildup and this can be yellow as well. Sometimes, toenail polish can do this as well.

Question 10

is it safe to polish a 10 month olds toe nails ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no problems with this.  As with any adult, try to change the polish every 2 weeks.

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