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 ...

“Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses and fungi to enter. This may lead to an infection called paronychia, which causes inflammation of the nail fold,” ...

UV got to be kidding! If you’re a regular at nail salons, you may be dismayed to learn that your pedicure may be more of a pedi-curse. “Getting pedicures, especially at a nail salon, can increase ...

It’s time to kick the habit ...

Did you bite your nails today? While it might seem harmless, nail biting can actually increase your risk of infection.

A teenager in Texas is recovering after she almost lost her fingertip due to a nail-biting habit. Lauren Nichols opened up about the whole ordeal on TikTok. Nail biters, stop what youre doing, she ...

So, nail biting-kind of a cringe-worthy habit, but ultimately nbd, right? Not exactly. Turns out your unsightly nails aren't the worst of your problems. Nail-biting can actually lead to a few other ...

A Pennsylvania woman says a nail salon infection led to the partial amputation of her finger. Here’s what happened.

Efinaconazole 10% solution was found to be a safe and effective treatment of chronic fungal nail infections among patients with skin of color, according to a study published in the Journal of Drugs in ...

When body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are discussed, the conditions that typically come to mind include trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking). However, one ...