Talk about a nail-biting decision. Choosing a reputable nail salon can be difficult — do you prioritize the slickness of the nail art? Cost? Staff expertise? Experts say that hygiene and safety should ...

"A lot of times we'll learn in training that the nails can be a window into your health because they can sometimes be an indicator of some underlying medical problems," noted NBC News medical ...

Faint black or brown streaks on nails are often harmless, but scientific evidence shows they may sometimes signal subungual ...

Dear Doctors: 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? You ...

You’ve probably covered the basic things you can do to reduce your skin cancer risk: Wear sunscreen, avoid tanning beds, and get any suspicious moles checked out by a doctor. But no matter how ...

—A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine found that patients with isolated nail psoriasis had nail findings for almost 3 years before they were diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. It may be possible ...

Nail fungus and nail psoriasis are two conditions that affect the nails. They have similar symptoms, and you can have both fungus and psoriasis at the same time, but they are different and have ...

Learn what changes in your fingernail colour could reveal about your health. From white and yellow to blue or dusky red nails ...

You may experience pain, discomfort, and infection with a curled toenail. Ingrown toenails are common and often affect your big toe. Emergency care may be needed if you notice red streaks on your ...

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 ...