Nail Fungus: Signs and Why Diagnosis Matters
The usual signs of a fungal nail infection, the conditions that look similar, why testing matters and what treatment involves.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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Posts tagged "Nail Health"
Nails are made of keratin and grow slowly, so damage takes months to grow out. The articles under this tag explain the everyday causes of weak, splitting or ridged nails, such as water, detergents and rough filing, and the habits that protect them. They also describe changes in color, shape or thickness that are not cosmetic, and that should be shown to a doctor or dermatologist for a diagnosis.
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How to Care for Nails Between Manicures
Daily and weekly habits that keep polish fresh and nails strong between manicures, with quick repairs for chips and snags.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Nail Care After Removing Acrylic or Gel Extensions
What to expect when nail extensions come off, and a recovery routine for thin, dry or ridged natural nails while they grow out.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Toenail Care: Trimming and Hygiene Tips
How to trim toenails to prevent ingrown nails, keep feet clean and dry, choose shoes that protect nails and spot problems early.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Nail Growth: What Affects It and How to Track It
How nails grow, how fast, what speeds growth up or slows it down and a simple way to measure your own growth rate.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Protect Your Nails During Household Work
How washing dishes, cleaning and gardening damage nails, and the gloves, habits and aftercare that protect them.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Stop Nail Biting: Practical Habits to Try
Why people bite their nails, the harm it can do, and practical step-by-step habits that make stopping easier.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Nail Discoloration: Causes and When to Get Help
What yellow, white, green, brown and dark nails can mean, which changes are harmless and which should be checked by a doctor.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Cuticle Care: How to Keep Your Routine Gentle
What cuticles do, why cutting them is discouraged, and a gentle routine of softening, easing back and moisturizing.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read