Spotting the signs of an infected toenail can be pretty easy, but that doesn’t mean that everybody knows just what to do when they see them. “A lot of people have ingrown toenails that become infected ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways A toe infection can cause symptoms like pain, swelling, and pus ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— A Kansas City woman claims a visit to the nail salon cost her a major infection and to have part of her toenail surgically removed. Kimani Rose said she visited Sassy Nails on ...

If you’re prone to ingrown nails, you’ve probably wondered how to remove an ingrown toenail yourself. After all, doing so can save you a trip to the doctor and prevent complications like infection.

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 ...

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that often affects the legs and feet. A person may develop cellulitis in the toenails due to another infection, such as athlete’s foot, or as a symptom of an ...

As unsightly as it is, the infection is usually manageable — but only with the right treatment. Here’s how to kick it. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Q: It ...

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Reluctant to show your feet in public? If your toenails are plagued by unsightly white patches and they've become brittle and started to split, it sounds like you might have a fungal toenail infection ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City woman ...

Fungal nail infections are called onychomycosis. Many types of fungi can cause nail infections, but some common types include Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton interdigitale. Fungi are organisms ...