31/08/2026
People often come to me as they struggle trimming their own toenails, especially if they’re really thick.
Thickened toenails (onychauxis/onychodystrophy) are nails that become abnormally thick, discolored, brittle, or curved.
Common causes can include:
👉🏻 Repeated trauma or tight shoes - constant pressure, often called "micro-trauma," causes the toenail to thicken primarily as a protective response
👉🏻Fungal infection (onychomycosis) — the most frequent cause; nails often yellow, crumbly, and separate from the nail bed
If you also struggle with thickened toenails get in touch with Vita Feet 📩📞 and step back into confidence! ☺️ 🦶🫶