White, chalky toenails may come from surface damage or a fungal infection. Learn what clues matter and when a dermatologist should evaluate them.
Why Do My Toenails Turn White and Chalky on the Surface?
Tag: Nail Health
Why Do I Get Small Cuts Around My Cuticles After a Manicure?
Small cuts around your cuticles after a manicure often come from trimming, filing, dryness, or irritation. Learn how to protect the skin.
Why Is the Skin on My Feet Peeling in a Moccasin Pattern?
Peeling across the soles and sides of the feet can have several causes, including moccasin-type tinea pedis. Learn when to see a dermatologist.
Why Is One Fingernail Growing Much Thicker Than the Others?
A single thick fingernail can have several causes, from repeated trauma to fungal infection. Learn what changes deserve a dermatologist’s attention.
Why Is One Toenail Growing Sideways?
One toenail growing sideways may reflect pressure, prior injury, nail shape changes, or infection. Learn what to watch for and when to get checked.
Why Is There Green Discoloration Under My Nail?
Green discoloration under a nail can be linked to bacterial growth, nail lifting, moisture, or other nail problems. Learn when to see a dermatologist.
Why Is the Hair on My Calves Disappearing? (Peripheral Arterial Disease)
Hair disappearing from your calves can have several causes. Learn how reduced circulation from peripheral arterial disease may play a role.
Why Do I Have Tiny Dents Across Several Fingernails?
Tiny dents across several fingernails may be nail pitting. Learn about possible causes, gentle nail care, and when to see a dermatologist.
Why Do I Have Oily, Crusted Bumps on My Chest and Back? (Darier’s Disease)
Learn why greasy, crusted bumps can be linked to Darier disease, what may trigger flares, and when a dermatologist should evaluate your skin.
Why Does One Toenail Grow Sideways Into the Skin? (Onychocryptosis)
Learn why one toenail may grow sideways into the skin, what can trigger an ingrown nail, and when professional evaluation may be helpful.
