Hi everyone!

Wondered if anyone has any suggestions. I tend to always use a nail hardener / strengthener as otherwise my nails are very weak.

Anyway, for some time now, my nails have had a yellow colour to them - more towards the top than the bottom. Could this be from the hardener I use as I've heard that nail polish can stain nails, could nail hardener do the same?

Or is there anything else it could be?

Could also be a health problem having to do with the cardio-pulminary system. The safest thing to do is see a doctor.

Other, rare causes of discolored nails include the "yellow nail syndrome," an inherited condition that results in slow-growing, discolored nails and is associated with lymphedema (swelling of tissues due to the accumulation of fluid) and lung diseases. Nails may also appear lightened to a whitish-yellow color if there has been separation of the nail from the nail bed, termed onycholysis.

Just found this on-line. Another site said that for brittle nails you should keep them cut short and NOT use polishes. But i agree with Frogger that you should consult your Doctor. If it is nothing internal I will tell you that I've had good success strengthening my nails in the past with by using the liquid herb Horsetail - great for nails and hair. Good luck!

it could also be a fungus:(

as odd as it sounds-Vicks Vapor Rub will kill nail fungus dead!

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Good luck with this :)

I think I have the opposite problem--my nails and hair grow too fast. I have to see a barber once a week and trim my nails every day. Really--if I don't they get in the way of everything I try to do.

it could also be a fungus:(

as odd as it sounds-Vicks Vapor Rub will kill nail fungus dead!Also you can soak them in listerine to kill the bacteria.This helped my feet immensley.

My friend if possible after removing the nail polish soak your nails in the nail polish remover for five minutes, then wash your hands really well. take some clean cotton dip it in alcohol and wipe each nail. dry with a soft dry cloth and dont paint your nails for 2-3 days; the yellow should be gone by then. if you want a quicker solution then buff the surface of your nails, that should take off the yellow coloring

I have yellow nails too but never paid attention to that, i thought the perhaps it is is normally like this because I always saw it like that.:( I think that now I have a reason to worry?:@@:

Candy,

I wouldlln't go into a panic over the yellow nails but I would see a doctor about them. Yellow nails can be an indicator of disease.

Candy,

I wouldlln't go into a panic over the yellow nails but I would see a doctor about them. Yellow nails can be an indicator of disease.

Hii Frogger...really?Could it be an indicator of disease? huh you are scaring me....I will try to take an appointment to the doctor then....

Nail discoloration, in which the nails appear white, yellow, or greenish, can result from different infections and conditions of the skin. In about 50% of cases, discolored nails are a result of infections with common fungi that can be found in the air, dust, and soil. There are many species of fungi that can affect nails. By far the most common, however, is called Trichophyton rubrum. This type of fungus has a tendency to infect the skin and is therefore known as a dermatophyte. Pseudomonas is a type of bacteria that infects the nail bed and result in a greenish color to the nails. Red or black nails may result from a hematoma (a collection of blood) under the nail as a result of trauma (including ingrown toenails).


Chronic medical conditions also can affect the appearance of the nails. Specific color changes in the nails can be suggestive of diabetes or of liver, kidney, heart, or lung conditions. This is why doctors pay specific attention to nails during a routine physical examination.


Other, rare causes of discolored nails include the "yellow nail syndrome," an inherited condition that results in slow-growing, discolored nails and is associated with lymphedema (swelling of tissues due to the accumulation of fluid) and lung diseases. Nails may also appear lightened to a whitish-yellow color if there has been separation of the nail from the nail bed, termed onycholysis.

now that you mention that, it's true that my free edges are all yellow.. i once pointed out that it was because i smoke but then my friend snapped back: do you smoke with all 10 fingers???' and we ended up in tears of laughter.... lol

I am having a look at my nails now and luckily they are not yellow. But yes i have noticed that my eyes are yellow, pale yellow. My friends tell me that too. Is that also indicator of a disease?

I am having a look at my nails now and luckily they are not yellow. But yes i have noticed that my eyes are yellow, pale yellow. My friends tell me that too. Is that also indicator of a disease?
Yes, go see a doctor fast. My friend had yellow eyes, he died of liver cancer.