Yellow Fingertips: Causes, Risk Factors, and When to See a Doctor

Yellow fingertips can result from:

• Smoking (nicotine/tar staining)
• Dark nail polish
• Medications (antibiotics, antifungals, chemotherapy)
• Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis → jaundice)
• Kidney failure (jaundice)
• Diabetes (vascular/nerve damage)
• Carotenemia (excess beta-carotene from carrots, sweet potatoes)
• Psoriasis
• Fungal infections

See a healthcare provider to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.