They arent digusting like the ones shown on T.V. for the fungus commercials, but is there still somthing i can do about it?
2006-06-07 10:15:56 · 53 answers · asked by green_day_gurl66 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
its normal, that means theres a fungal infedction but its very minor and very common, its underneath the nail so it cant spread, and if you really dont like it there are precription pills to take which will clear up nails in about 3 to 6 months, but they're purely cosmetic because the fungal infection does no harm whatsoever.
2006-06-07 10:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Interpreted 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have a toe fungus. The only way to find out is to see a doctor. There are topical medications as well as oral antibiotics such as sporonox to help treat it. It does not necessarily mean that a person has poor hygene, he could have picked up the fungus in a gym shower/locker room.
2006-06-07 10:21:23 · answer #2 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not normal but it's common yes it's a nail fungus ,poor diet and can be a symtom of something else. those pills on t.v. make the cure sound worse the problem if you figure out how to drag him in to the doctor for something most men deem silly let me know my old man has it too at least try to get him to ask about it if he is in the doctors for some thing else
2006-06-07 10:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he has a fungus. If they aren't thick or misshapen, he hasn't had it for too long. If it is bothersome, have him check with a Doctor or Podiatrist. There are also over-the-counter meds you can use. I cheated, I soaked my feet in Listerine, killed it, but I had blue toenails til they grew out. LOL! Now they have the Citrus flavored stuff. It's orange! I would still have had yellow-orange toenails! Besides, I have found that guys have this "If it's not broke, don't fix it" thing going for them. Good luck in clearing things up!
2006-06-07 10:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by Ding-Ding 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe the toenails are slowly growing some fungus infection that just isn't too visible yet. I suggest going to a foot doctor... or maybe wait until the condition worsens and THEN go to a foot doctor. They could give you some stuff to make the toenails un-yellow again. LOL hope my advice helps!
2006-06-07 10:19:33 · answer #5 · answered by fiyah! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a fungus infection, just not as advanced as the deformed ones. Another possibility is that his socks dye his toenails. He should see a doctor, because the sooner he treats a fungus infection, the easier it is to get rid of.
2006-06-07 10:17:46 · answer #6 · answered by crao_craz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The representations you see on tv are probably fungus at its worst. You can still have a fungus even if your toenails are just a little yellow. He should have it looked at while it is still mild and can be treated quickly.
The Lamisil tablet is what is prescribed for toenail fungus.
2006-06-07 10:19:13 · answer #7 · answered by staple remover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first thought is a fungus, but maybe nothing. Your boyfriend's nails could be perfectly normal. See a doctor to be sure.
2006-06-07 10:24:48 · answer #8 · answered by seatonrsp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are his eyes a little yellow too? if so he could have jaundice which can mean some very serious things are wrong with him. he could have a disease like hepatitis and not know it, so i would check into that if it could be a possibility. and yes, if they are just yellow make sure he is getting sun light and oxygen to them by wearing sandles every now and then (yes, sunlight and oxygen do help), get him a pedicure, and go buy a fungus remover from the drug store, even if its not that bad it can still help.
2006-06-07 10:20:03 · answer #9 · answered by kimberbee 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He could very well have some type of fungus growing under them. Tell him to get to a doctor right away.
2006-06-07 14:31:57 · answer #10 · answered by Destined2beGreat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋