Hangnails are tiny, but the discomfort they cause can feel wildly disproportionate. One little snag near your nail bed and ...

In fungal infections, invasive fungi grow in or on your body. Many types of fungi occur naturally in your body in small amounts. Some infections occur when these fungi grow out of control while other ...

‌Even though hangnails are small injuries, they can cause pain and irritation, making it hard for you to do daily tasks. When you have a hangnail, it can be tempting to rip it or bite it off. That’s a ...

Paronychia is a skin infection that develops around the nail. It occurs when bacteria or fungi get under the skin. Paronychia can result from biting or chewing the nails, but it is more common when ...

In November 2021, Grace Garcia visited a new nail salon for a manicure. The nail technician nicked her cuticle, and she bled a little. The cut never quite healed properly, and she later developed a ...

A damaged toenail bed or fingernail bed is common, and it often occurs when a heavy object crushes or hits the fingers or toes or when a person sustains a cut from a sharp object. Bandages and ice ...