Yellowing of toenail edges may be caused by not paying attention to hygienic habits or onychomycosis.
1. In daily life, patients often wear shoes and socks that are not breathable, and do not pay attention to foot hygiene, do not regularly wash their feet and shoes and socks, etc., which may cause patients to develop adverse symptoms such as yellowing of the edges of the toenails.
2. The yellowing of the edges of the toenails may also be caused by onychomycosis, which may occur when the nail plate and subnail tissues are caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, and molds, etc. Fungal infections occur in the patient’s feet, leading to the emergence of adverse symptoms such as yellowing of the edges of the toenails.
When the patient appears the edge of the toenail turns yellow, should go to the hospital in time for examination and diagnosis, and under the guidance of the doctor to choose the relative corresponding treatment. It is recommended that patients pay attention to foot hygiene in their daily life and change shoes and socks frequently, which can effectively prevent the symptoms of yellowing toenails.