What is the reason why toenails become thicker?

The exposed part of toenails is composed of keratin. Normal toenails are bright, smooth, translucent and shiny. Let's talk about the reasons for the thickening of toenails. Please look below. 1

Thickening of toenails is usually caused by fungal infection, and the nails are thick and loose, and there may be debris in them. Common onychomycosis fungal infection onychomycosis, the surface of nails is uneven, the color is dim, and the hair is gray and yellow. 2

Many elderly people suffer from toenail thickening. At this time, the thickening of toenails is usually due to the slow metabolism of cuticle that constitutes nails with age, which leads to the thickening of toenails. No special treatment, just pay attention to foot hygiene. 3

Chronic respiratory system, Diseases such as thyroid or lymph gland diseases can lead to poor circulatory system, affect the blood supply of limbs, lead to slow growth of toenails, and accumulate cuticle, leading to thickening of toenails. 4

The clinical symptoms of severe nail disease and deck hypertrophy are aggravated, hardened, brittle, dull and not easy to break. Generally speaking, the deck becomes thicker and the wedge turns yellow.