"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Toenail problems extend beyond mere cosmetic nuisances, often acting as potential indicators of broader health concerns or stemming from a variety of factors. Among these concerns, the occasional ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: 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 ...

A fish pedicure caused a young woman’s toenails to fall off, according to a report published Tuesday in the journal of JAMA Dermatology. The patient said that her toenails began separating from her ...

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 ...

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 ...

Specific types of nail discoloration can be signs of underlying conditions that should be identified and treated by a medical professional. Subungual hematoma is bruising under the nail bed, which can ...