"A lot of times we'll learn in training that the nails can be a window into your health because they can sometimes be an indicator of some underlying medical problems," noted NBC News medical ...

If you notice that your child has pain or swelling around their fingernails, they might have a fingernail infection. Fingernail infection in children is a common hand infection that can usually be ...

Contrary to popular belief, nail health includes more than just the hard nail plate. It also includes the skin around the nail. One part of this skin is called the proximal nail fold, which is located ...

Q: My wife's toenails and fingernails look gross. Her thumbnail just split practically down to the meat for no apparent reason. She hasn't been diagnosed with fungus. We need help. A: Based on all the ...

Paronychia is a skin infection that develops around the nail. It occurs when bacteria or fungi get under the skin. Paronychia can result from biting or chewing the nails, but it is more common when ...