Why do I have thick toenails?
What are thick toenails?
Toenails can look thick in some people, the nail may be brown or yellow and may have lines through it or even look claw-like. This is known as Onychogryphosis or Ram’s Horn Nail.
This may cause pain and irritation when wearing some shoes due to increased pressure on the area. If left untreated, it can cause the nail to damage the surrounding skin and toes and may lead to infection.
What caused thick toenails?
Damage caused by kicking your toe against something or trauma like dropping something on your toe
Not cutting toenails for a long time
Wearing shoes that are too tight
Foot deformity (such as bunions or clawed toes)
Diabetes
Poor blood circulation
Fungal nails
Poor diet
Old age
How do I look after my thick toenails?
Your podiatrist can cut and file the nails at often as needed, this is often at 6 to 8-week intervals. We can perform a medical pedicure to get you back on your feet!
We treat feet from all over Sydney, particularly the Eastern Suburbs. As podiatrists in Bondi Junction, we are happy to treat anyone that comes to our Sydney clinic. Our local area includes Bondi Junction, Bondi, Bondi Beach, North Bondi, Rose Bay, Tamarama, Coogee, Randwick, Bellevue Hill, Dover Heights, Vaucluse, and Edgecliff.
