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…
What Are the Different Types of Toenail Fungus?
What Are the Different Types of Toenail Fungus? Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M There are three main types of toenail fungal infections, also known as onychomycosis or tinea unguium, that can change the appearance of…
Toenail Fungus (Fungal Toenails) in Florida
Explore different treatment options for fungus in the toenails. Hi, I’m Dr. Leo Krawetz of Healthy Feet Podiatry. One of the more common problems that I see in my office is fungus in the…
Causes of Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown Toenails Podiatric Physician and Surgeon Published Sep 28, 2015 + Follow Ingrown toenail is a condition known to physicians as onychocryptosis. Ingrown toenails are common, painful conditions that occur when the…
What causes an ingrown toenail – Symptoms and Signs
What causes an ingrown toenail – Symptoms and Signs INGROWN TOENAILS The pressure obtained from the ingrowth of the edge of the nail into the toe skin causes ingrown toenails. Inflammation is…
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown Toenails Patient Education Library Ingrown toenails, known as onychocryptosis, most commonly occur on the big toe and are caused by pressure that drives the edge of the nail into the surrounding…
Should I See A Foot Doctor For My Ingrown Toenail?
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge or side of your toenail punctures or grows into the soft tissues of your toe. This can be caused by ill-fitting footwear, injury to the toe or…
Painful Non-ingrown Big Toenails.
Painful non-ingrown big toenails (hallux) do not need to be ingrown to be painful. A painful nail is termed onychalgia. Common reasons for acutely painful big toenails are the classic ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis). This is…
Top 10 Tips for Healthy Toenails
Top 10 Tips for Healthy Toenails Ingrown toenails, toenail funguses and other painful nail problems are easy to avoid when you follow a few tips. You can learn to love your feet again when…