It's time to stop ignoring your toes. “Healthy nails have a plump, pink nail bed and pink nail plate with strong but thin nails,” says Dr. Dana Canuso, podatric surgeon and founder of Dr. Canuso ...
Purple or blue feet may be a sign of an injury or an underlying health condition, such as Raynaud’s disease, peripheral arterial disease, or frostbite. Skin can become blue or purple due to bruising, ...
Turning your fingernails and toenails into vibrant works of art can showcase your style and personality. But what happens when your nails change color on their own? In that case, you might wonder if ...
Having a toe infection is no fun, especially if you’re on your feet a lot. An infection can start small and build up to the point where you can’t ignore it any more. Here’s what to look for and what ...
Onychogryphosis — also known as ram’s horn nails — is a condition mostly affecting the big toenail, in which one set of toenails grows substantially more, and faster, than the other. The nails often ...
When Maria Delgado noticed a dark streak under her big toenail, she assumed it was from dropping her gym bag on her foot. Six months later, that seemingly innocent mark led to a diagnosis that saved ...
Toenail fungus might start as a mere cosmetic concern, but this persistent infection can develop into a painful, embarrassing condition when left untreated. Known medically as onychomycosis, fungal ...
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 ...
Ingrown toenails occur when the toenail grows into the skin next to the nail. It most commonly affects the big toe. Although an ingrown toenail will not go away without treatment, people can usually ...