Ingrown toenails occur when the toenail grows into the skin next to the nail. It most commonly affects the big toe. Although an ingrown toenail will not go away without treatment, people can usually ...

Q: Why do your toenails get so thick and discolored as you get older? Is it a fungus and, if so, what can a person do to clear it up? Does soaking your feet in hot water with ginger in it help? A: ...

Springtime means sandals, bare feet, and a serious need for sexy toes. But what to do in the case of ingrown toenails? Our feet are in a sorry state after hibernating in boots and woolen socks all ...

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 ...

Ingrown toenails can be an excruciating and frustrating problem that many people experience. From the discomfort of wearing shoes to the painful throbbing of an infected toe, ingrown toenails can be a ...

No sandals this summer because of your ugly toenails? Ten to 15 percent of all Americans, a third of diabetics and half of the population over age 70 are afflicted with onychomycosis — toenail fungus.

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 ...

My teenage son has a sore big toe. It gets very inflamed and red around the nail and is painful. He has had this before. Why does he keep getting ingrown toenails? Can I treat this at home or does he ...