Why do toenails turn yellow?

Answer:
Not enough fresh air, that is, always having feet "shut up" in shoes, or wearing nail varnish for too long a period.

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Fungus or bacteria on them

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Toenail funges.

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nail infection people have to see a doctor and they give u medicine to clear it up

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It can be from bacteria or fungus, but it can also be a condition where the nail has grown back extra thick. You need to see a podiatrist in order to have it checked out.

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Fungus. The fungus can eventually cause damage.At night, smother yourtoes and feet with a mixture of half water and half grapefruit seed oil. Then don't walk on them or touch them for at least an hour, or until the liquid completely dries.Do this every night for ten days, and see if it helps. It shouldn't hurt, and will certainly cost less than treatment from a doctor.One way to kill fungus is to smother it, to cut off its oxygen supply.

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Mine don't. I wash my feet though...don't you wash yours?

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toenails turn yellow when there is fungus underneath the nail you need an anti fungal cream or spray lotrimin af is good but there are generics out there that are cheaper ask the pharmist and they will be able to help you locate the products and ways to prevent it from coming back my friends paint their toenails and they don't turn yellow some little germy got under there and made your toenail its home

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It is probably afungal infection. You need to the doctor for a prescription. The other at home remedy that you can try is Vicks vapor rub. Apply to the nail 2 times a day. if you can't go to the doc this may help.

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