Nail bed infections may seem like a minor inconvenience at first, but the truth is that they can escalate into serious health threats if left unaddressed. In this comprehensive article, we will delve ...

Toenail fungus is one of those conditions people whisper about—as if it’s a personal failure instead of an incredibly common, ...

Artificial fingernails are more likely to harbor pathogens, especially gram-negative bacilli and yeasts, than native nails. The longer artificial nails are worn, the more likely it is that a pathogen ...

Q: Right after I got a manicure, the skin around two of my fingernails got red and really swollen. My roommate says it can happen when the manicurist cuts your cuticles. Is that true? A: The focus on ...

Perfectly polished nails can quickly become a nightmare when fungal infections take hold. These persistent organisms thrive in the warm, moist environments that many popular nail care practices ...

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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 ...

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Athletes are 2.5 times more likely than the general public to develop nail fungus, according to a study in the Journal of the ...

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 ...

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