What is an ingrown nail?An ingrown nail is when the edge of your fingernail or toenail grows into the skin next to it. The most common cause is when nails are trimmed too short.What increases my risk for an ingrown nail?Shoes, socks, or panty hose that are too tight or do not fit...
Dried blood under the fingernail can happen when an injury causes bleeding under the nail. This is medically known assubungual hematoma. These bleeds can result indarkened discoloration, such as black spots, and pressure and pain.1 This article will explore the treatment options for a subungual h...
The healthiest colour for nails to be is pinkish with a white lunula. Sometimes when yellow discolouration occurs, the nail plate thickens, and growth tends to slow down. This is often referred to asyellow nail syndrome. The cuticle may also detach (a little)...