Unless you’re wearing green nail polish, this is a color you don’t want to see on your toenails -- it could be green-nail syndrome (chloronychia), which is caused by an infection. The culprit is usually bacteria that thrive in damp or wet conditions.
When toenails turn yellow, a fungus is usually to blame. This type of fungal infection is so common that you might not even need to see a doctor for treatment. Try an over-the-counter antifungal cream. If your nail is yellow and thick, gently file down the surface so that the drug can reach deeper layers. If at-home treatment doesn’t work, a doctor visit is in order.Unless you’re wearing green nail polish, this is a color you don’t want to see on your toenails.
It won’t don’t disappear like a bruise, but it will grow out in time. Toe trauma can also cause a white streak -- though you might not know you hurt yourself. For example, it can happen when sneakers are too small and your toe hits the front of the shoe.Do you have a toenail that’s turned white, or has large powder-like patches? You could have a fungal infection, most likely one called white superficial onychomycosis. If possible, see a doctor as soon as you notice it.
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