Nail fungus — known by the scientific name of onychomycosis — is a fungal infection of the nail. It can occur on the toenail or fingernail but is most common on the toes. It causes whitening and ...

Toenail melanoma is a rare cancer that develops underneath the fingernail or toenail. You can also get toenail fungus from the overgrowth of fungi in, under, or on the nail. The two conditions can ...

Reluctant to show your feet in public? If your toenails are plagued by unsightly white patches and they've become brittle and started to split, it sounds like you might have a fungal toenail infection ...

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 ...

Toenail fungus is one of those conditions people whisper about—as if it’s a personal failure instead of an incredibly common, treatable issue. It shows up slowly: a yellow tint, thickening, a change ...

If your favorite sandals are sitting in the closet because of unsightly thick and yellow nails, you might be wondering how to know if toenail fungus is dying already. It turns out getting rid of this ...

Nail fungus can cause thick, discolored nails, and, for some patients, it can even be painful. An Internet search will bring up plenty of ways to treat the condition, but which ones are best?

While having a fresh manicure is the dream for most of us, sometimes your nail health can take a turn for the worse. For instance, your nails can begin to peel, crack, and turn discolored. Sure, nail ...

This article was medically reviewed by Caroline Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 27, 2019. Your weekend pedicure, post-workout ...