How do you get rid of thick crusty toenails?
How do you get rid of thick crusty toenails?
Clean the affected area with soap and water daily. Groom your nails regularly. Apply an over-the-counter fungal treatment after you gently file your nails. Apply Vicks VapoRub on your toenail each day. Apply tea tree oil twice a day every day.
What causes hard crusty toenails?
If your toenails are crusty, thick, or crumbly, and yellow or brown in color, the problem is beyond cosmetic. Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a common condition that can spread from your toenails to your feet as athlete’s foot.
How do you get rid of crud under toenails?
You can use a loofah, sponge, or washcloth to really clean around the toenails. Try a foot soak. If you don’t take a shower every day, consider soaking your feet in a tub of lukewarm water and soap. This can help break up or dislodge dirt underneath toenails.
Why are my toenails so gross?
If your toenails are looking super thick, gross, and are causing you pain, odds are you’ve got a nail fungus. “Fungus in the nail is known as onychomycosis,” says Fullem. “It typically develops from micro-trauma from being in the shoes, as fungus normally resides in everyone’s shoes.”
What is the white crusty stuff under my toenails?
Nail fungus is a common infection of the nail. It begins as a white or yellow-brown spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, the nail may discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge.
What is the gunk under my big toenail?
That chalky substance is likely keratin debris, which is formed when keratin protein (a.k.a. fibrous protein found in the nails and outer layer of the skin) breaks down, usually due to fungal infection. If left untreated, it can spread to other areas.
