"The most common issue is nail fungus (onychomycosis)," says Dr. McEneaney. "This is typically the same fungus that causes athlete's foot. It's very transmittable and very easy to pick up walking ...

Thick, yellow toenails left so long they split and crumble. Nails so misshapen they dig into the skin, causing infections. Or, in the most severe cases, curling into what we call ‘ram’s horns’ that ...

Toenails can reveal clues about your health and lifestyle. While brittle toenails often just happen along with aging, they could also hint at a vitamin deficiency or a fungal infection. By zeroing in ...

Healthy toenails are something you take for granted until you notice something is off with their coloration. Like, for example, you suddenly realize they have a white-ish hue. Weird? Yes. And this ...

Dr. Philip Caswell, of Family Foot & Ankle Care in Sparta, is a graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Family Foot & Ankle Care offers a full array of podiatric services to help ...

Common causes of yellow toenails include excessive nail polish use and fungal infections. However, yellow toenails can sometimes be a sign of a more serious underlying health condition, such as ...

Both a bane to runners and—in some strange way—a badge of honor, the black toenail, or subungual hematoma, is actually blood collecting underneath your nail. It can occur from acute or chronic injury, ...

Q: After running for five years, I’m finally a “real” runner; I just got my first black toenail after a 10-mile race. What is the best way to treat it?” Jen K., New Market A: Congratulations on ...

A woman in her 20s reportedly lost all of her toenails after allegedly getting a so-called “fish pedicure,” a treatment touted by many as rejuvenating for a person’s feet. Fish pedicures involve ...