There are a number of different causes for ingrown toenails. The most common is the improper trimming of the nails. Other causes are wearing tight footwear, stubbing the toe, altered gait, obesity, and hyperhydrosis. There are three main stages of ingrown toenails. The first stage involves mild pain when edema starts at the nail fold [...]
The popularity of acrylic or artificial nails these days is undeniable. People of all nationalities, ages and even gender are now using these artificial nails, if not for fashion, then to cover discoloration and other abnormalities in their natural nails. However, using these nails can result in more complications such as acrylic nail fungus. The [...]
Toenail fungus is a common affliction for people who are regularly exposed to wet environments. The moisture trapped in the toenails is very favorable for the growth of fungus that causes nail infection. A common visible symptom of toenail fungus is the discoloration which gradually turns the toenail from the normal color to yellow to [...]
Nail fungus is a very common condition that affects millions of people in the United States alone. One of the reasons that it is so prevalent is because it is a contagious condition. Nail fungus can spread from person to person by means of sharing personal things such as towels, nail clippers, footwear or even [...]
