Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a condition that occurs when a microscopic fungus enters either a fingernail or toenail. Fungal infections occur in toenails more often than in fingernails. Anyone ...

You may experience pain, discomfort, and infection with a curled toenail. Ingrown toenails are common and often affect your big toe. Emergency care may be needed if you notice red streaks on your ...

This article was medically reviewed by Caroline Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 27, 2019. Your weekend pedicure, post-workout ...

You can often treat an ingrown toenail yourself with proper hygiene, soaking, and other remedies. However, speak with a doctor if you have a severe ingrown toenail or it’s infected. The common, curly ...

With Tuesday’s weather event behind us, it’s time to talk about someting more pleasant: Fungus. Specifically, nail fungus an unsightly, if mostly painless, affliction suffered by many. More common on ...

What is an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails, a condition also known as onychocryptosis, occur when the edge of a toenail cuts into the tissue surrounding it or when the skin around a toe grows over ...

Toenail problems extend beyond mere cosmetic nuisances, often acting as potential indicators of broader health concerns or stemming from a variety of factors. Among these concerns, the occasional ...

Clip straight across the nail and use clean clipping tools. You may need to take special care if you have thick toenails or toe fungus. Cutting your toenails incorrectly can lead to ingrown toenails, ...

Nobody likes ingrown toenails, and when you get one, your instinct may be to clip off the offending bit. But new research shows that might be exactly the wrong thing to do —it won't necessarily stop ...

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