Nails quietly reflect what’s happening inside the body, and as the years go by, their structure and behavior naturally change ...

Subungual melanoma is a rare subtype of melanoma that usually originates and spreads from the nail matrix. Because of its poor prognosis and short matrix-to-bone distance, amputation has been ...

Clinical presentation: Pitting, nonspecific onycholysis (lifting of the nail from the nail bed), hyperkeratosis (thick nails), and yellowish-brown spots under the nail plate should prompt ...

Maybe you first noticed them while you were painting your nails and the polish didn’t go on smoothly — those dents that run from one side of the nail to the other and create little valleys where the ...

We’ve all broken a nail or two from tearing through an Amazon box or experienced some mild peeling after mindlessly picking off a gel manicure during a meeting, but if you’re noticing small ...

Quitting nail biting can be as difficult as quitting smoking. According to the NIH, the habit (“onychophagia”) is a chronic condition that is repetitive and compulsive in nature. “Stress, anxiety, ...

Fingers and hands come in all shapes and sizes, but have you ever wondered what those white spots on your nails could be? The expert, who goes by @dr.karanr online, explained that human nails are ...

Nail psoriasis is a common condition that affects individuals with psoriasis, manifesting in changes to the nails that can range from mild to severe. Psoriasis typically affects the skin, but up to 50 ...

As we focus on skincare, haircare, and overall wellness, nails often get overlooked—until they split, peel, discolor, or ...