Other Nail Problems

Much like the eyes are the windows to the soul (how cliché), your toenails can be the windows to more serious underlying disease. Yes, toenails give us insight to our overall health. Lines, brittleness, and discoloration can all indicate nutritional problems, reactions to medication, or systemic illnesses. These abnormalities may also be associated with a fungal infection of the nail itself. Alterations in the nail contour can be a normal variation or a result of heart or lung problems [3]. Pain in the tips of the toes may not be due to the toenails at all, but due to poor blood flow or nerve conduction. Consult your podiatrist for the best treatment course for your condition.