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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Doctors: Right after I got a manicure, the skin around two of my fingernails got red and really swollen. My roommate says it can happen when the manicurist cuts your cuticles. Is that true? You ...