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Why do my big toenails turn a yellowish color from long distance marathon running?

Why do my big toenails turn a yellowish color from long distance marathon running?

1. Introduction Big toenails turn a yellowish color after long-distance running primarily due to repetitive microtrauma from the nail striking the inside of the shoe thousands of times over the course of a marathon. This constant friction and blunt impact cause mild separation of the nail plate from the underlying nail bed and result in … Read more

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