1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Skin, Hair and Nails

  4. # yellowish nails. This problem!

# yellowish nails

2016-03-09 14:06:34
My nails look yellowish in colour. And also the nail strength is very less. Nails keep breaking. And also it pains when I touch my nails. What could be the reason for this. Is it a sign of deficiency. If yes what should I consume to overcome this problem
62 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

You may be having a fungal nail infection. It can be treated with antifungals for 3 to 6 months. If it is due to some other cause treatment will vary. Biotin supplements help in having shiny thick nails with good strength. However if the underlying problem is not treated there is no use of taking supplements. Please visit a dermatologist near you to get yourself diagnosed and treated. Warm regards. Dr. Rajdeep Mysore. Chirag Hospital Bangalore

Answered2016-03-10 06:52:59

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Tips for Healthy Nails

Dr.Pallavi Rathi

Wearing Nail Polish for 7+ days may result in dry rough nails. Hence give holiday period to your nails.If you type over ... Read more

Nail Psoriasis & Its Management

Dr.Nitin Hundre

Many people who have psoriasis also experience changes in their fingernails or toenails. There are several treatments th ... Read more

Are Your Nails Healthy?

Dr.Kinshuk parikh

Are your nails healthy? Let’s find out through some Ayurvedic nail analysis.Red, Puffy Nail Fold:If you notice a red, pu ... Read more

Easy Nail Care Tips

Dr.Deepali Bhardwaj

Nails on fingers or toes are dead proteins (keratin) of our bodies and help animals in hunting but us humans innothing! ... Read more

An Ingrown Toe Nail- Right Treatment to Avoid Recurrence

Dr.Rameshwar Gutte

An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin. The nail curls and pierces the ... Read more

Shiny Teeth, Skin Nails and Hair

Dr.Sowmya

Did you know that your gums, skin, nails and hair share a similar structure?Are there components in your diet which are ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Acne keeps coming back?

Consult Now

Struggling with pimples?

Consult Now

Can’t get rid of skin infections?

Consult Now

Tired of hair-fall?

Consult Now

Dandruff not going away?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Skin around nails black

22431 Views
The skin around my nails of hand is black...And there is some kind of blackness in thumbs nails also what ...Read More

Black Lines beneath nails

6348 Views
I have black lines beneath my nails running from tip of the finger nail to the end.I came to know it as s ...Read More

Ointment for nail scratch mark on face

6263 Views
My toddler son has scratched my face with his nails and there is a scar on my face, what ointment can I a ...Read More

Vertical line on nail

5631 Views
I see a vertical black line on my left thumb nail. Few have suggested that it is because of vitamin defic ...Read More

No growth of nails

3907 Views
My son's nails are not growing at all since last 5 years. Neither of hands nor of feet. What problem ...Read More

Nail issue. Half nail comes out only.

24 Views
Sharing image , from few months it is happening that only half nail easily comes out and rest is attached ...Read More

Nail fungus and paronychia

46 Views
I have been suffering from nail fungal infection since few months. Initially i missed treatment and it ef ...Read More

Nail Infection

43 Views
Hello Sir/Mam, From last few days I noticed one of my finger nails turned bumpy and another finger nai ...Read More

Nail Infection

30 Views
Hello Sir/Mam, From last few days I noticed one of my finger nails turned bumpy and another finger nai ...Read More

Nail infection, may be psoriasis

38 Views
For the last 4 months I have noticed that , there are some yellow patches on my nails sides, and if I pre ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.