Why are my toenails yellow ! does eny1 think its likely 2 be a infektion?

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sirwonderful	It could be a fungal nail infection, you want to see your pharmacist for treatment, especially if they have started to thicken or become flakey also. The sooner it is treated the less the chance of having permanently thickened ugly nails. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

NIKKI	It probably is an infection the sell over the counter products for it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

san	Fungle infection or if you have had a spray tan its just the dye from it running down your legs when you take a show. try a bath instead :P Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

danni.k	yes ita an infection. see your doctor Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

boo boo bear	quit wearing nail polish on them and that will go away, but if you wear nnail polish nobody will see them Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pixxxie	Fungal INFECTION of the nails won't respond to athlete's foot cream. Its too deep rooted and can take 6-12 months to treat correctly. Go to the doctor because it will spread to your finger nails AND other people. Untreated, IT WILL GET WORSE! Eventually, your nails will thicken and crumble. Not pretty! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cassey s	u have a fungal infection ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

daniel s	its athletes Foot it a fungus that get in between the toes and causes your toe nails to turn yellow and brittle and makes your foot really itchy Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pretorian	Yellow toenails, crumbly at all? Go to the Drs ASAP. Your nails are infected Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*Ginelle*	Nicotine causes yellowing of the nails. So if you smoke, that may be a contributing factor. You may also have a fungus that causes the actual yellowing. Go to a podiatrist. He may have the answers to what vitamins you are lacking that causes the yellowing. Make sure you maintain good hygeine. Drink lots of water. See that doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

maidenrocks	it sounds like a fungal infection to me - you need to see your GP and sooner rather than later because it will spread, they will be able to prescribe some ointment for you to use that will clear it up.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fleur de Lis	Do you wear alot of polish? That can yellow nails. Its usually just the top layer, you can buff it off with a nail file. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

munchie	sounds to me that it is see Dr before it spreads Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

peace love and harmony	u probably paint ur nails a lot if u do stop for a while and if u dont then I dont know Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cyanne2ak	It might be. If you paint your toenails though it is probably just dye leeching into the nail. If your feet and toes itch, then definitely get it checked out. If not, I wouldn't worry about it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shaken Not Stirred	Sounds like a fungus. There may be something over the counter you can pick up at the pharmacy. Keep them clean and keep socks off when you are around the house so that it can air out. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Oracle Of Delphi	No, it's probably your nail varnish. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sam m	maybe you split custard on your shoes last week Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Skitams	Hi there, its probably just dirt. You should have a pedicure. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

couchP56	maybe it's the polish you are using and it turns your nails yellow. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chicky	see a doctor yellow nails can be serious! my aunt had the same problem! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bxaries4life	Nailpolish tends to make the nail yellow. The certain chemical used in the polish remover also might create a problem. Let the nail breathe become believe it or not, the nail collects oxygen. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

~~mum23~~	Infection, fungus, etc. Try going to any drugstore or pharmacy and look for stuff for toenails to kill bacteria and fungus. It's nothing major. It happens to a lot of people if they wear boots or something a lot and too much moisture gets trapped around their feet. Try wearing cotton socks for now and let your feet breath whenever you can. Get some nice flip-flops or sandals to wear around the house Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

taketwo	fungus Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lindita N	you should see a docter Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Patricia H	It could be a fungal infection,I would see your doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

copaceticlove	if you wear a lot of dark color nail pollish then that can turn them yellow. it could also be a fungal infection of the toenail. you can buy an over the counter antifungal cream. if that doesn't solve your problem, call your doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

confused	if your nails are thickened and yellow it is likely you have onychauxic nails, basically caused by either trauma to the nailplate or age related, if they arent thickened then fungal infection may be present, try Lamisil nail paint if it doesnt clear up in 6weeks try a trip to a podiatrist. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tigger	Yes it is see your doctor before it spreads and gets worse. i think you can some over the counter treatment so you could ask in a chemist tomorrow rather than wait to see your doctor Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Red	More thank likely its not uncommon. Fungal nail infection Some types of fungi (fungus germs) can sometimes infect the skin and nails. They do not usually spread deeper into the tissues but thrive best on the skin and nails. Fungal infections of skin and nails are common. About 2 or 3 in every 100 people in Britain will have a fungal nail infection. Toenails are more commonly affected than fingernails. It is more common in people over 55. It is also common in younger people who share communal showers such as swimmers or athletes. In many people, the nail becomes affected after the nearby skin has become infected by a fungus. For example, toenail infections are common in people who have athlete's foot which has not been treated early. Infection is also more common in people who need to wash their hands frequently with detergent or who have them in water a lot. For example, cooks or cleaners. Constant washing may damage the protective skin at the base of the nail. This may allow fungus germs to enter. Also a nail that has recently been damaged is more likely to become infected. What are the symptoms? Often the infection is confined to one nail but several may be affected. At first the infection is usually painless. The nail may look thickened, discoloured (often a greeny-yellow colour) and unsightly. White or yellow patches may appear where the nail has come away from the nailbed (the skin under the nail). Sometimes the whole nail comes away. The nail may become soft and crumble. Bits of nail may fall off. The surrounding skin may appear inflamed or scaly if it is also infected. If left untreated, the infection may destroy the nail and the nailbed and may lead to pain. This may make walking uncomfortable if a toenail is affected. Treatments If the infected nail is not treated it will usually become gradually worse. Treatment will prevent the nail and nailbed becoming damaged and uncomfortable. It also prevents the infection spreading to other nails. Medicines Modern medicines are usually effective at clearing fungal nail infections. To be effective they have to be taken for several weeks. It is important to take the course exactly as prescribed to have the best chance of success. A common reason for poor success is that people stop their treatment too early. This was common with older treatments when they needed to be taken for more than a year and with a poor success rate. With modern medicines, if taken correctly, the cure rate is high. (About 8 or 9 out of every 10 people treated will be cured with modern treatments). The medicines will also clear any associated skin infection due to fungus such as athlete's foot. Nail paint An anti-fungal paint is an alternative. They are not as effective as medicines taken by mouth but still work in many people. They are useful if the infection is mainly towards the end of the nail. If the infection is near the skin or involves the skin around the nail then these do not work so well. The nail paint has to be put on exactly as prescribed for best chance of success. To be effective, treatment may be needed for six months for fingernails and up to a year for toenails. What to look out for with treatment The dead fungus will remain in the nail until it is grown out. Fresh, healthy nail growing from the base of the nail is a good sign that treatment is working. When treatment has stopped, it will take a while for the old infected part of the nail to grow fully out and be clipped off. The non infected fresh new nail continues growing forward. When it reaches the end of the finger or toe, the nail will look normal again. Fingernails grow faster than toenails so it may appear they are quicker to get back to normal. If there does not seem to be any sign of healthy new nail beginning to grow after a few weeks, mention this to your doctor. A nail clipping or scraping may be taken to see if treatment is working. A change to a different treatment or medicine may be recommended. What can I do to help? Take the prescribed treatment as directed and do not give up without discussing this with your doctor. Side effects are uncommon with modern treatments but if you notice any problems with treatment, tell your doctor. Prevention Many fungal nail infections come from fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot. Athlete's foot is easy to treat with a cream but if it gets into the nail, treatment is then more difficult. Athlete's foot is common and may recur from time to time. Treat any athlete’s foot early with creams available from pharmacies or on prescription. The first sign of athlete’s foot is itchiness and scaling skin between the toes. To help prevent athlete's foot recurring the following tips may help. Wash feet daily, including in between the toes. Thoroughly dry in between the toes after washing. It is tempting to put socks on when feet are not quite dry. The soggy toes are then ideal breeding sites for fungi. Change socks daily. Fungi may be multiplying in unwashed socks. Cotton socks and leather footwear are preferable to nylon socks and plastic footwear which increase sweating. Do not share towels in communal changing rooms such as at the swimming baths. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

marz443	sounds like fungal infection to me. Try putting some athletes Foot cream on morning and night for a week! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No