While having a fresh manicure is the dream for most of us, sometimes your nail health can take a turn for the worse. For instance, your nails can begin to peel, crack, and turn discolored. Sure, nail ...

Distal and lateral subungual onychomycosis is also called DLSO. This is the most common form of onychomycosis. It is caused commonly be dermatophytes and may affect a healthy nail or one already ...

Diagnosing conditions of the nail can be confounding. Patients may experience delays in treatment due to challenges in diagnosis. While the nail may seem like a cosmetic concern, nail diseases can ...

The experts consulted for this story do not necessarily endorse the products ahead unless otherwise noted. We’re on the precipice of sandal weather, whether your toes are ready or not. But if a ...

If fingernails or toenails turn yellow to light brown and thicken, it’s likely a case of nail fungus. It’s not a pleasant sight–but at least it’s usually painless and doesn’t itch. However, the ...

Thick, yellow, and brittle toenails are often caused by fungal infections like onychomycosis, which thrives in moist environments and on keratin. Risk factors include diabetes, poor circulation, and ...

Problematic nail conditions range from nail psoriasis (NP) to paronychia, which are commonly seen in clinical practice and result from infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic and traumatic etiologies. A ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reluctant to show your feet in public? If your toenails are plagued by unsightly white patches and they've become brittle and ...

Your nails serve as more than just a canvas for your favorite polish color. These small but significant parts of your body can reveal important information about your overall health, often acting as ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: The nail on my big toe looks funny. It's kind of dirty-yellow, and there's an accumulation of gunk under the tip of the nail. My wife claims it's a fungus and that I need to see a ...

Nail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, is a common condition affecting both fingernails and toenails, though it is far more prevalent in the toenails. While many people dismiss it as a minor ...