Marti

I'm glad I got to the pictures before the Administrator removes them - we're not supposed to post pictures or links to pictures.

It looks like you have several things going on here. Are the white spots 'in' the nail plate, or are they from tiny pin dot depressions in the nail plate? It was hard to tell in the picture. If they are tiny pin dot depressions then it is psoriasis. If not, it is Leuconychia, which are voids between the nail plate cells during production in the nail root/matrix. This usually occurs on the toenails from ill-fitting shoes or from running/jogging and/or are genetic.

The discoloration on both big toenails and the pinky nails looks much like Pseudomonas bacterial infection. This type of infection usually begins from a cut, tear, or break to the seal surrounding the nail unit. Bacteria move in, set up housekeeping and turn into a full-blown infection. It usually begins as a light yellow to pale green discoloration, then progresses through the stages of dark green to brown to black. Pseudomonas just LOVES moisture adn since our feet are moist most of the day from wearing shoes, we give it what it needs to survive. Left untreated, it can cause nail plate separation and the nail can crumble or wear away as yours have.

If it is Pseudomonas, you can treat it at home by applying a drop or two of alcohol into the areas of separation, or just apply a drop or two to the entire nail and it should 'seep' into all the areas where it needs to go. Another thinhg that is good for Pseudomonas is Thymol, which you can purchase online.

Keep your feet clean and dry at all times. When you get home, take off your shoes and socks, wash and dry your feet and apply the alcohol or Thymol. Apply again before bed. If you shower in the morning, apply after showering.

The discoloration under the nail plate looks like Pseudomonas to me and not true fungus. Read my post on "the characteristics of fungus" for more information.