At its core, the cuticle is the nail’s natural protective seal. “It’s like the grout in your shower between your tiles; it ...

You feel it first as a slight tenderness around your fingertip. Maybe you dismiss it as a paper cut or kitchen mishap. But within hours, that mild discomfort transforms into throbbing pain that keeps ...

Paronychia, also known as nail infection, refers to an infection that affects the skin around the nails, both toenails, and fingernails. It is the most common nail problem and is mostly caused by ...

Maybe you’ve been slacking on moisturizing recently, and now your cuticles are dry and cracked. Or you’ve had a nail-biting type of week, and you’ve got the jagged hangnails to show for it. At first, ...

Dear Doctors: Right after I got a manicure, the skin around two of my fingernails got red and really swollen. My roommate says it can happen when the manicurist cuts your cuticles. Is that true? You ...

Thirsty cuticles aren’t a good look. From washing the dishes to click-clacking on the keyboard, we use our hands for pretty much everything. Because they’re constantly exposed to the elements, ...

The key to having strong and healthy nails is taking care of your cuticles. So, if your nails aren’t living up to their full potential, it may be time to invest in a cuticle oil. These formulas ...

In the Majengo area of Nyeri town, Jane Muthoni washes her dishes with a lot of pain. One of her fingers is swollen and turned red. "I finished washing my children's clothes using a detergent sold by ...