{"id":542,"date":"2026-10-05T11:42:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/?page_id=542"},"modified":"2026-10-15T11:27:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:27:46","slug":"thick-nails","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/nail-issues\/thick-nails\/","title":{"rendered":"Thick Nails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:-25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb395cd6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-edd59d84\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub><sup><strong>NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d7549ec gb-headline-text\">Thick Nails<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0844aad5 gb-headline-text\">Thick toenails are very common and usually develop slowly over time. The nail becomes harder, thicker and more difficult to cut. It may also change colour, feel uncomfortable in shoes, or crumble at the edges.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image542_0c4782-e8:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image542_0c4782-e8:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image542_0c4782-e8.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image542_0c4782-e8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-image542_0c4782-e8 img.kb-img, .kb-image542_0c4782-e8 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;object-position:50% 0%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image542_0c4782-e8 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/thick-nail-Square.jpg\" alt=\"thick nail Square\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/thick-nail-Square.jpg 926w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/thick-nail-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/thick-nail-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/thick-nail-Square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are thick nails?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Thick toenails are very common and usually develop slowly over time. The nail becomes harder, thicker and more difficult to cut. It may also change colour, feel uncomfortable in shoes, or crumble at the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Most people manage thick nails at home \u2014 by themselves, with help from a family member or friend, or with a private podiatrist if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>NHS Podiatry and your GP do not treat thick or long nails that are not causing pain or breaking the skin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_78f9d0-63 .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_78f9d0-63 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-542_78f9d0-63\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f17617c9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you at higher risk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If you have diabetes or a weakened immune system, use a nail file rather than clippers to keep your nails short and smooth. Ask a family member or friend to help if needed. If you have no one to help, see <a href=\"#support\">Need more support<\/a>? below.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do at home<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_35e1b8-6a .kt-block-spacer{height:25px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_35e1b8-6a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-542_35e1b8-6a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-bf670e87\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Nail Care:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">Cut straight across the top of the nail \u2014 not rounded at the corners. Use toenail clippers rather than scissors for better control. File down any rough or sharp edges afterwards to keep the nail smooth and reduce pressure in shoes.<br><br>If you find it hard to reach your feet, ask a family member or friend to help. Long-handled toenail clippers and nail files are available from most pharmacies.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Footwear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">Shoes that are too tight press on the nails and make them worse over time. Check there is a full thumb&#8217;s width between your longest toe and the end of the shoe, and that nothing is squeezing the sides of your toes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_0d2441-e7 .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_0d2441-e7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-542_0d2441-e7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9db6b0f0\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Could it be a fungal infection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If your nail is also discoloured, crumbly, or has an unpleasant smell, a fungal infection may be the cause. Nail care alone will not clear a fungal infection \u2014 it needs a different treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon alignleft\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;margin-right:5px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon__wrapper\" style=\"font-size:29px;padding:0px\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-circle-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/nail-issues\/fungal-nails\/\">Fungal Nails<\/a> page for advice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_557b73-49 .kt-block-spacer{height:25px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_557b73-49 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-542_557b73-49\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to contact your podiatry department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thick or long nails that are not causing pain or breaking the skin do not need medical attention. Contact your podiatry department if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the skin around the nail is red, hot or swollen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there is fluid or pus leaking from the nail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the nail is pressing into or breaking the surrounding skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_6b23b7-e4 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_6b23b7-e4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-542_6b23b7-e4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-705cef44\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f26059f\" id=\"support\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"need-more-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need more support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If home nail care is not possible and you have no one to help, a private podiatrist can provide regular nail care. Always check they are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hcpc-uk.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">www.hcpc-uk.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Affordable local nail care services may also be available \u2014 your GP surgery or local council can advise.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_3fe7f3-19 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-542_3fe7f3-19 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-542_3fe7f3-19\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container 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