Your nails might seem like a purely cosmetic detail, but doctors often see them as tiny windows into your overall health.

Losing a toenail can be a disconcerting experience. Our toenails play a vital role in protecting our toes from injury and helping us maintain balance. While it’s not uncommon for toenails to fall off ...

Onychogryphosis — also known as ram’s horn nails — is a condition mostly affecting the big toenail, in which one set of toenails grows substantially more, and faster, than the other. The nails often ...

Trimming toenails is nobody’s idea of a good time, no matter your age. But as you get older, this task can become far more challenging because your toenails may become thicker and misshapen, and thus ...

Treatment for thick toenails typically includes treating the underlying cause, which can include things like mechanical stress (such as poorly fitting shoes), fungal infection, or an autoimmune ...

When Maria Delgado noticed a dark streak under her big toenail, she assumed it was from dropping her gym bag on her foot. Six months later, that seemingly innocent mark led to a diagnosis that saved ...

Here are some signs that it may be time to give your nails a break. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I keep my nails near-constantly polished, but I worry ...

Q: My fingernails used to be quite smooth. But over the last few months they've developed ridges that run the length of the nails. They also break easily, and the top layer sometimes peels off. Can ...

NEW YORK -- Gel manicures are preferred by some women because the polish can last longer and may be less likely to chip. One expert, however, warned this week at a medical conference that the ...