What is Nail Thickening?
Thickened fungal nail, in other words Onychomycosis, is a nail disorder that is very common among the people. It is the localization of dermatophytes, molds and yeasts, which are among the fungal agents, on the nail tissue. The placement of the fungus on the nail causes certain changes in the nail. In the continuation of this table; thickening of the nail tissue, color change in the nail (usually a yellowish color change is observed in the nail), deformities and breaks are observed. A thickened toenail is one of the clearest signs of deteriorating foot health. There are many causes of thickening of the nails, but the most common fungal ailments. Fungal infections are very common, especially in the hot summer months. We can list other reasons that can cause nail thickening as follows;
Causes of Nail Thickening
• Deformation on the nail or root part as a result of severe impact
• Deterioration of the nail bed after nail extraction
• Choosing the wrong shoes in shoe selection (extremely narrow or small shoes)
• Severe blows to the nail
• People's immune system is weak
• Impact from shoes due to not thinning of the thickened nail
• It is more common in people who put too much weight on their feet (athletes, dancers).
• In people with diabetes
• Infection in the nail root due to incorrect pedicure applications,
• Overlapping the keratin secreted by the body as the nail cannot grow due to the embedding of the rolled and ingrown nail into the tissue.
What Are the Symptoms of Thickened Nails?
In thickenings caused by nail fungus; Flour-like shedding, soft woody appearance or structures can be observed on the nails. Changes in nails that are not caused by infection but are structurally thickened have different characteristics. These types of nails show hardness in the nail tissue and the nail feels like a single piece when touched. When no treatment is applied, deformity continues in the elongated parts with the prolongation of the period.
Thickened Nail Treatment
Thickened nails are very difficult to cut with nail clippers. It also has certain risks. For example, wrong cuts can cause cracks in the nail plate. In the ongoing process, the nail may leave the nail bed and grow upwards.
It is extremely important that the thickening nail is taken care of by a specialist. Foot health professionals perform the thinning process of the thickened nail using professional devices. Thus, the healthy nail that comes from the root is placed in the right place. Thus, better results will be obtained if the medicine is used with the advice of the physician. The thinning process is continued until the nail regains its normal form. With regular medical foot care, the thickening of the nails is prevented and the flexibility of the nail is restored.
What Should Be Done to Prevent Nail Thickening?
• Care should be taken in nail cleaning.
• Situations that will cause nail fungus formation should be avoided. (Excessive sweating of the feet, use of common areas such as pool, gym, common use of personal items such as towels and socks)
• Feet and nails should be dried well after washing.
• Orthopedic, narrow and not small shoes should be preferred.
• Traumas due to hitting and impacts should not be ignored and should be cared for.
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