Nail problems affect nearly 10% of adults, with fungal infections outnumbering psoriasis cases by almost three to one. This prevalence disparity leads many people to automatically assume any nail ...

There are several possible reasons why skin grows under the fingernail. You can pinpoint the cause by considering other symptoms and general nail care habits. The hyponychium is the skin just under ...

We all have those moments where we find ourselves self-consciously hiding our nails. Maybe it’s because they’re nibbled or nicked, or in desperate need of a good cuticle taming. Luckily, in most cases ...

About 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis. But, despite psoriasis being a fairly common skin condition, it's often misunderstood. In case you're not familiar with it, psoriasis is a condition that ...

While having a fresh manicure is the dream for most of us, sometimes your nail health can take a turn for the worse. For instance, your nails can begin to peel, crack, and turn discolored. Sure, nail ...

Spencer Kroll, MD, has a book on his shelf that he used in medical school. In it, there’s information about a once-common practice for doctors. When they’d shake the patient’s hand upon entering the ...

Guttate psoriasis Guttate psoriasis affects around 8% of people with psoriasis. It often begins in childhood or early adulthood, and the lesions it causes are small and numerous. It can appear ...

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes raised, red, scaly patches of skin that can feel itchy or painful. But if that inflammation can't be kept in check, it can affect a person's entire ...