Toenail fungus is more likely to cause thickening of the toenail and a buildup of material underneath it. Melanoma causes the skin of the nailbed to change color, which does not happen with toenail fungus, but it can be difficult to see. Because melanoma can be very aggressive, it’s imp...
The chic one: you are classic and confident, know what you like, and no one can change your mind. You also want to avoid being bothered by chipped nails. This is my choice amidst all toenail colors all year-’round! French manicure A classic French manicure reveals a glamorously conservat...
Smokingcan increase your risk of developing plaque psoriasis and also can increase how severe your plaque psoriasis can become. What does plaque psoriasis look like? The areas or patches of plaque psoriasis can be: small or large red scaly, which is a silvery white color thickened and raised h...
Also see your healthcare provider if you have other symptoms like swelling or inability to move the finger or toe. You might have a fracture. If it is continuing to bleed, you may have a laceration which requires sutures. Causes and Treatments for a Bruised Toenail Summary Subungual hematoma,...
Check with your doctor about how long and how often you should soak. You may need to do it just once for an ingrown toenail, or every day if you have arthritis pain. If you don't want -- or need -- to soak your whole body, you can use Epsom salts to create a compress. Dissolv...
Here’s some cold hard reality that you probably won’t believe until you get onstage yourself and for 3-5 minutes the audience you are trying to perform for does nothing but look at you like you have a horn growing out of your forehead… ...
Things happened, and the pain swallowed me up for a while. And I am learning that I do not handle my own pain well. I have no tolerance for my own tears. My own suffering. It simply does not feel just, when I am so aware of my privelege. There is a magnitute of suffering out...
It is possible to get cellulitis from a blister if it pops. The breaking open of the skin allows bacteria to enter, causing an infection. It depends on the person and severity of the wound to determine if you get cellulitis. However, the chances will be minimized if you wash the area ...
David Mccullough is dead, and I don’t feel so good myself My podcast has launched! Get the backstory at my newsletter and find the first three episodes here. On Coping: an essay on my father’s last rites On Browsing: a new letter Gave another talk at The Garden, this time talking...
Scissors (do not attempt to double up as toenail clippers) Baking tray Oven gloves Tupperware container(s) Washing up liquid and sponge Recipe book Snacks (going to university without biscuits is like going to Barbados without a sunhat)