Why do toenails become so thick and deformed when people get old?

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And also, How to avoid it?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

I have absolutely no science behind this, just a random thought. But what if…and bare with me here, what if our nails get thicker and deformed because they are our last line of defense against predators? Sure we could break a bone swinging at a predator but maybe the nail can slice the enemy just enough to get it infected and leave us alone?

Anonymous 0 Comments

The big toe is in charge of the lesser toes. Get him to quit letting the regular toes get away with poor appearances and low toe esteem.

Anonymous 0 Comments

My index toenails were super thick. I asked my dr if i could do a course of lamisil tablets. He warned me about liver problems. So I took the pills. They grow faster and thinner now.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Thick nails are fungal infections of the nail, and it happens to old people more frequently because they are less able to fight infections, and have poor foot hygiene because they aren’t able to bend or clean their feet properly any more

Anonymous 0 Comments

Fungus.

Try some OTC Clotrimazole cream and ensure to cover the toes.

Good chance some fungus has developed.

Anonymous 0 Comments

You can see your family doctor or a podiatrist if you have toenail fungus. If it’s severe, doing keto sometimes will take a year to work, during which time you still have a systemic infection. What a lot of podiatrists have now is a laser that will kill fungus immediately. You don’t have to do an unattainable diet to get it either.

Anonymous 0 Comments

It’s caused by fungal infection, onychomycosis, … It causes the thick and deformed nature…

Anonymous 0 Comments

It’s dna damage, more specifically nails and hair grow out of stem cells at the basis, so they age faster then the rest of your body, and acumulate more dna damage. It’s the reason your hair can turn white due to stress. The way to fix it is to start reading up on the molecular clock, sertuins and the science of longevity, short answer calorie restricted diet, intermittent fasting and lots of exercise, you’ll also notice your nails will grow at a reduced rate once you go into ketosis.

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Usually due to wear and tear. Toenails are subjected to lots of stress and trauma over the years. Another contributing factor is neglect and fungal infections.
To avoid: try maintain good hygiene, cut nails regularly and straight across, dry feet well especially if one is using communal showers or baths or swimming pools and make sure footwear fits properly. Hope this helps