<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThickened toenails are often caused by a fungal infection or trauma to the nail plate. They can also be caused by certain medical conditions, such as psoriasis. Some people also experience thickened toenails as a result of wearing tight shoes or a foot injury. Whatever the reason, a qualified foot and ankle specialist can prescribe the best treatment options for thickened toenails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fungal infection of the nail is the most common cause of thick, ugly toenails. The fungi thrive in shoes and make the nails thicker and crumbly. Eventually, this can spread to the rest of the nails and cause further embarrassment. The nail plate can also become cloudy or yellow in color and can separate from the nail bed. Once this happens, it's time to seek treatment for thick, ugly toenails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fungus can cause thick, ugly toenails. This condition is often the result of a fungal infection of the nail bed, which is caused by moisture. Because toenails are often exposed to wet areas, fungus grows there and can cause thick toenails. Some cancer treatments may increase the risk of nail fungus, so it's essential to seek treatment as early as possible to avoid complications and uncomfortable symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to fungus, other conditions can cause nail changes that mimic fungus. For example, people with psoriasis or seasonal allergies often experience pitting or thickened nails. Some people may develop thick toenails permanently after severe trauma. Treatment for toenail fungus is usually in the form of topical medications that can inhibit the fungus' growth. This can cost anywhere from $700 to $1500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Your toenail is a very specialized type of skin. Every day, your toenail is subject to thousands of micro-traumas due to constant contact with the toe of your shoe. Micro-traumas can cause discoloration, thickening, and infection. These conditions, along with physical deformities in your foot, can cause your toenail to look unsightly. Here are some […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":7352,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_2164122705.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7349"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7349"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7349\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7353,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7349\/revisions\/7353"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7349"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7349"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}