The yellowing and thickening of the toenails is considered to be caused by nail dystrophy, onychomycosis, psoriasis and other diseases, and it is recommended that general treatment and medication be taken to improve the situation.
1. Nail malnutrition: the yellowing and thickening of the toenail cover is considered to be related to nail malnutrition, patients with primary nail malnutrition need to have a balanced diet to supplement the body with nutrients; patients with secondary nail malnutrition should clarify the cause of the disease, such as lichen planus, and follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out symptomatic treatment.
2. Tinea pedis: Tinea pedis may cause yellowing and thickening of the toenail cover, first of all, patients need to pay attention to personal hygiene, and secondly, you can follow the doctor’s instructions for oral antifungal drugs, such as terbinafine, itraconazole and so on, which can help to alleviate the symptoms.
3. Psoriasis: psoriasis may also lead to yellow thickening of the toenails, patients should pay attention to local care, you can follow the doctor’s prescription oral immunosuppressants, such as methotrexate, cyclosporine, etc., for the improvement of nail symptoms have a certain degree of efficacy.
The reason for the yellowing and thickening of the toenails is more complex, after excluding physiological factors, it is recommended that the patient go to the hospital for relevant examinations, after identifying the cause of the disease, with the doctor for standardized treatment.