Clubbed Toes
What they look like: Nails appear rounded on top and
curve downward.
Why it happens: Clubbed toes are a symptom of lung
disease, heart disease, liver and digestive disorders, or certain infections.
It can also be hereditary, and not causes by any underlying disease.
Spoon Shaped Toenails:
What they look like: Nails appear concave in a spoon-like
shape.
Why it happens: Spoon shaped toenails can be the result
of frequent exposure to petroleum-based solvents. It can also be a side effect
of iron deficiency.
Yellow Toenails:
What they look like: Nails appear thickened and yellow in
color.
Why it happens: Yellow toenails are most commonly the
result of a fungal infection. They can also be due to lymphedema, lung
problems, psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Pitted Toenails:
What they look like: Depressions in the surface of the
nail.
Why it happens: Pitting occurs because of a disruption in
the growth of the nails at the nail plate. This is a common occurrence for those
with psoriasis.
Image by Nicholas A. Tonelli. Floored. (2005). Flickr.
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