Yellow Toenails
Yellow toenails or discolored toenails may often occur due to over use of nail polish yet fungus infections are considered to be the primary reason. The fungal infections known as Onychomycosis may occur due to damp and warm conditions. Such toenail infections can become quite painful and a distressing sight. The infections occur when fungus microorganisms enter cuts or bruises in the nail. Yellow toenails can be an initial symptom of such an infection which if remains untreated may turn into a severe condition. Yellow toenails must be taken seriously and immediately treated as this condition is also contagious which means others who are in contact with the infected person are also at risk to contact the infection. Symptoms of Yellow Toenails Initially the yellowing may begin at the periphery or at a corner of the toenail then gradually growing inward. One or more toenails may be infected. Feet odor or a stench may come out due to the infection. Nails may get inflamed and soren...