Toenail Problems
Toenail Problems Common toenail problems include splitting, peeling, or brittle nails, ingrown toenails, and fungal nail infections. APPOINTMENT Minor toenail problems are common. At one time or another, almost everyone has caught a nail on something, causing it to rip, or has smashed in a door, leaving blood under the nail. These kinds of injuries can be
Foot Health: 3 Common Toenail Problems
Foot Health: 3 Common Toenail Problems by Reanen Michael, DPM Trading winter socks for open-toed shoes when your toenails need medical care can be frustrating and embarrassing. With April being National Foot Health Awareness Month, let’s look at 3 common toenail problems and see how I can help. As a podiatrist, more commonly known as a
Ingrown Toenails – Chicago Foot Care Clinic
Ingrown Toenails Ingrown toenails often are the result of trimming your toenails too short, particularly on the sides of your big toes. While they are common, ingrown toenails can be painful. When trimming your nails, avoid tapering the corners so that the nail curves with the shape of your toe. The sides of the nail
Signs You May Have a Toenail Problem
Signs You May Have a Toenail Problem Have you had a look at your toenails lately? Unlike fingernails which are always on display, toenails are often overlooked, however, they can reveal a lot about your overall health and can often provide the first sign of deeper health conditions. At The Walking Clinic, we take great
Nail Problems
Nail Problems: Understanding Toenail Health and Common Conditions diagram of the parts of the toe and toenail, a toenail with fungal infection, and an ingrown toenail Our toenails play a crucial role in our overall health, serving as diagnostic tools that can indicate underlying systemic diseases. Changes in the appearance or condition of our toenails