Thick toenails on little toes are related to trauma, shoe pressure and fungal infection. It is recommended to pay attention to the care of the affected area, choose suitable shoes, and give antifungal drugs if necessary.
1. Trauma: Toenail thickening may be stimulated by external force, such as smashing. It is recommended to pay attention to the care of the affected area to avoid inducing bacterial infection, and the toenail may gradually return to normal with the passage of time.
2. Squeezing of shoes: Wearing small shoes often will squeeze the little toes, which may lead to thickening of the toenails. If there are no uncomfortable symptoms, usually do not need to use medication, you can choose loose and comfortable shoes, with the passage of time, the toenail may become thinner.
3. Fungal infection: Fungal infection caused by onychomycosis may lead to a change in the texture and color of the toenail, which may also lead to thickening of the toenail. It can be treated with topical amorolfine rub, cyclopiazide nail coating, and oral itraconazole capsules, terbinafine hydrochloride tablets and other medications if necessary.
Thickening of the toenails of the little toes, it is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital for examination, to understand whether it is related to the fungal infection caused by onychomycosis, but also to give targeted treatment. The above drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice.