For severe or recurring cases, medical treatment may be needed. These treatments are often permanent solutions. This is a ...

Q: I have had ingrown nails before, but the one I have now is painful, really red and swollen, and is leaking pus. Should I be on antibiotics? A: The nail matrix is the only part of the nail that's ...

"Tight shoes can compress your toes, forcing the flesh into the nail," says Jenny Salazar, a nail technician in New York City. Another culprit: Nails that are too short and curved in at the corners ...

For years, I’ve had ingrown toenails, meaning the edge of my nail grows into nearby skin, causing me inflammation and pain. This is bad news for a Manhattan dweller like me who walks most places. I ...

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that often affects the legs and feet. A person may develop cellulitis in the toenails due to another infection, such as athlete’s foot, or as a symptom of an ...