Yellow Nail Syndrome

Yellow Nail Syndrome is a rare condition where nails become yellow, thickened, slow-growing, and sometimes curved or detached, often occurring alongside swelling (lymphedema) and/or chronic breathing or sinus problems.
 
THINGS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

• Excess sodium
  
• Acrylics, gel polish, and harsh removers
  

NATURAL

• Vitamin E oil massaged into nails/cuticles daily (often takes months to see improvement)
  
• If caused by lymphatic drainage problems:
  
  • Compression garments (if swelling is present and approved by a clinician)
    
  • Manual lymphatic drainage massage from a trained therapist
    
  • Gentle walking, rebounding, or movement to support lymph flow
    
  • Elevating swollen limbs
    

SUPPLEMENTS

• ​Vitamin E: 800 IU daily