HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

My nail beds are thick white with a tinge of yellow, what could that mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Possible fungal: infection ( onychomycosis ) must be seen and evaluated to definitively make a diagnosis and recommend therapy.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 6/8/2019

168 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Any idea how to get rid of fungus under a toe nail, Its on my big toe and its turning the bait bed yellow/green. It does hurt a little and has pus from time to time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

A few of my toenails are quite thick and yellow/brittle. I thought it was fungal but apparently not from lab tests. Podiatrist says its nail dystrophy and is having me use Urea otc. Is nail dystrophy serious? Will urea help? Thanks so much?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My stool is yellow could that mean that bile is not being reabsorbed in the small intestine? I have issues like low vit d severe hair loss, brittle nails, bad skin, joint pains blurred vision. Can l have malabsorption problem without weight loss?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can dengue fever last for more than a month? Also can it affect one's nail beds causing pain and discolouration? When pressed, the tips are yellow.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Toe nail looks yellow, very thick, with a line that separates an elevated growth towards the tip and looks like is gonna break by that line.What to do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Big & second toes, both feetpainful grey/yellow banded nail, raised bed, thick nail, white fluff at nail edges. Treat w/ tea treethis way for years.
My nail is yellow, thick (in layers) and deformed what could it be?
What do yellow nails mean...I usually wear nail polish 7 days a week.?
Is 40% urea gel safe to mix with Kerasal? Its confirmed through tests I dont have fungus. I have nail dystrophy so two toenails are thick and spotty/yellow/brown. Looks disgusting honestly I figured the mix would help but could this be unsafe? TY?
My right pinky toenail is growing strangely. It is growing thick and upwards instead of outward like a normal nail. It hurts a little to the touch and is slight yellow compared to my other nails. Every other nail is normal. What could it be?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.