Your toe is red, swollen, and sore. Could it be infected? Toe infections are common -- especially in people with diabetes or a weakened immune system. Knowing what caused your infection can help you ...

An infected ingrown toenail will often appear red and swollen and be accompanied by pain. Soaking your foot and applying an antibiotic ointment may help to heal the infection. An ingrown toenail ...

Question: I have a fungal toenail infection I cannot get rid of. I went to a podiatrist a few years ago — it wasn’t as bad then and she advised me to use some topical antifungals. It hasn’t gotten any ...

Ingrown toenails occur when the edges or corners of your nails grow into the skin next to the nail. Your big toe is most likely to get an ingrown toenail. Share on Pinterest If a toenail grows back ...

Each year, millions of Americans reportedly deal with nail infections on their feet and hands. Up to 14% of the general population cope with fungal infections, while a rare number of people develop a ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Onycholysis occurs when your fingernail or toenail separates from its nail ...

Toenail fungus (the medical term is "onychomycosis") is a very common condition. You can get it from walking around a wet pool deck or locker room, or from sweating in shoes all day. Nail fungi love ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Nail infections and injuries can cause your nail to come loose. Trauma ...

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A broken or detached toenail can be painful. If the nail is falling off, there are various things that a person can do. Detached toenails will typically grow back within a year and a half. A detached ...

DURING the rainy season, the feet get easily infected because germs thrive in a damp environment, Registrar, Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) Dr Bodunrin Oluwa, has said. According to ...

In the same way a dermatologist will tell you that SPF is imperative for your face, a nail tech will wax lyrical about the importance of a cuticle oil. Not just hydrating heroes, the best cuticle oils ...