@simrin-- Is the discoloration round or like a streak? Does the spot grow out with the nail or does it stay put? If it grows out, it's just a bruise, but if it stays put, it might be melanoma. You can't know for sure without a biopsy though. So you should see your doctor ...
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...
What sets off plaque psoriasis to start with? The first time you getplaque psoriasis, or for those people who have returning plaque psoriasis, the episode may be triggered by a factor or a combination of factors that start off the immune system reaction. These factors include: some medications...
What does it mean when your nails turn pink? And it's not actually the nails themselves that are the color,it's the tissue underneath. "A nice healthy nail will have a pinkish or mauve hue as it reflects the color of the nail bed underneath," Dr. Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD, a ...
Healthy lifestyle choices are the first step to helping to prevent PAD. The single biggest effect you can have is to stop smoking. Or don’t start. That means: Regular exercise:Shoot for 30 minutes on most days of the week to start. Check with your doctor first if it’s been a while...
Does vinegar get rid of foot fungus? For mild forms of this condition, a vinegar soak might work well. The antifungal properties also make vinegar soaks a good idea for people who have toenail fungus. Soak yourfeet for 10 to 15 minutes daily in a vinegar bathuntil the infection subsides....
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...
and streams. You may be able to spot the dams even if the reclusive beavers duck out of sight into the water. You can also trace their tail dragging marks, and their gnawed tree areas. If you see a beaver in an aquatic area, you can be assured that area is ecologically healthy. ...
Byirontoenail— On May 25, 2013 @MrsPramm - It's always so sad, too, when a child hasn't been washed properly by their parents (or shown how to do it) because they will basically be shunned by the other children. I was teaching a little girl a while ago who had quite strange ...
Depending on whether or not you’re a light packer, it can be easy to spend too much money when thinking about what to take to university, especially if you want to ensure you’re prepared for anything. But, remember, university life isn’t much different to normal life back at home –...