Socks and close-toed shoes create a warm, damp environment, which is perfect for the growth of fungus and sometimes yeast. As a result, overgrowth of fungus frequently leads to fungal toenail ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M Key Takeaways Subungual onychomycosis affects the nail bed and underside of the nail.  White superficial onychomycosis causes white spots and flaky patches ...

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that often affects the legs and feet. A person may develop cellulitis in the toenails due to another infection, such as athlete’s foot, or as a symptom of an ...

Ingrown toenails can be caused by wearing ill-fitting shoes and too long or too short nails. If an ingrown nail isn't treated, it could cause an infection and grow into the surrounding tissue. To ...

When people look at your feet, are they met with sparkling toenails? It is a thing of attraction and also an indication of general wellness. However, if your toes are already tainted with fungi, ...

From trauma to a toenail fungus, there are many reasons why you may have a black toenail. Here's what it means, how to treat ...