Fungal nail infections are called onychomycosis. Many types of fungi can cause nail infections, but some common types include Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton interdigitale. Fungi are organisms ...

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In the Majengo area of Nyeri town, Jane Muthoni washes her dishes with a lot of pain. One of her fingers is swollen and turned red. "I finished washing my children's clothes using a detergent sold by ...

UV got to be kidding! If you’re a regular at nail salons, you may be dismayed to learn that your pedicure may be more of a pedi-curse. “Getting pedicures, especially at a nail salon, can increase ...

Fungal nail infections, known medically as onychomycosis, represent one of the most widespread and frustrating nail disorders facing modern medicine. Beyond the physical discomfort, the discolouration ...

Keep your hands clean and moisturize your skin to prevent hangnail infections. You can soak your fingers in warm water to ...

There’s no way to get rid of fingernail fungus quickly. Prescription medications are the only treatments that can cure it. However, home remedies, such as tea tree oil and Vicks VapoRub, may help ...

Artificial nails are a style staple in today’s world, but they can lead to a concerning outcome — fungal infection. Onychomycosis is a term for fungal nail infections, which typically develop on ...

They’re bold and glamorous, but beneath them lie bacteria and fungi that could harm your health. According to Jeffrey Kaplan, a biology professor at American University, long nails, whether natural, ...

“It seems like not many people knew that nail biting could cause such a big issue, including myself,” Gabby Swierzewski tells PEOPLE Gabby Swierzewski has been a nail-biter for as long as she can ...

Toenail fungus is no longer just a minor cosmetic concern. In recent years, it has quietly become one of the most frustrating, persistent, and embarrassing issues affecting millions of people across ...