Nail fungus and nail psoriasis are two conditions that affect the nails. They have similar symptoms, and you can have both fungus and psoriasis at the same time, but they are different and have ...

In the Majengo area of Nyeri town, Jane Muthoni washes her dishes with a lot of pain. One of her fingers is swollen and turned red. "I finished washing my children's clothes using a detergent sold by ...

Paronychia is a skin infection that develops around the nail. It occurs when bacteria or fungi get under the skin. Paronychia can result from biting or chewing the nails, but it is more common when ...

If you’ve ever injured your fingernail or toenail, you may have noticed blood pooling under the nail bed’s surface. This bruising is called a subungual hematoma. It’s usually caused by a crushing or ...

A study published in Scientific Reports indicated that synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) reduced pain for patients with nail-patella syndrome (NPS). NPS is a rare genetic disorder that affects bones, nails, ...

Long nails have become a defining fashion statement. They’re bold and glamorous, but beneath them lie bacteria and fungi that could harm your health. According to Jeffrey Kaplan, a biology professor ...