A new approach to managing paediatric nail bed injuries could significantly cut NHS costs while maintaining similar rates of infection and cosmesis ratings, according to a new study from the ...

Long, prettily painted fingernails have been considered the epitome of feminine beauty for decades, but lately the trend has been reaching new lengths as longer and more intricately designed finger ...

Pathogens under our nails seldom cause nail-bed infections because the nail bed has skin joining it to the nail which fends them off. Breaking that skin barrier predisposes to infection. This might ...

Disappearing nail bed refers to the shortening or narrowing of the nail bed, which is the skin underneath the nail. Treatments for a disappearing nail bed may include taping, topical medication, and ...

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 ...

Applying oils like vitamin E or coconut oil can help hydrate nails and prevent ridges from forming. Regular cardiovascular ...

To find out if yellow nails are due to a deficiency, you'll need a blood test to check nutrient levels. Once a deficiency is ...

A doctor had to remove a fingernail that became lodged in between the gum tissue and front tooth of a 10-year-old boy, highlighting the need for clinicians to monitor and discourage nail biting, ...

Nail biting, a chronic habit related to feelings of anxiety or boredom, is generally considered harmless — particularly when compared to habits like smoking or drinking. But doctors say the unsanitary ...

Paediatricians have warned mothers against the practice of biting or using their teeth to trim their babies’ fingernails, describing it as unhygienic and capable of exposing infants to infections.