Thickened nails (onychogryphosis) is a generalised thickening, with yellow/brown discolouration, of the nail plate.

 

It is often caused by trauma to the nail or nail matrix, whether that be a blunt trauma such as dropping a brick on the toe, or repetitive micro trauma like that from poorly fitting footwear. It can also be caused by psoriasis, peripheral vascular disease and fungal infections.

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Our podiatrists can diagnose the cause of the thickening of your nails, and then safely thin and trim them down to a comfortable length and thickness. If an underlying issue of causation needs addressing, we will guide you through a treatment pathway that suits your needs.

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