Home remedies for paronychia, or an infected nail, include soaking in warm water and applying lemon and salt. In some cases, medical treatment may be necessary. Paronychia is a bacterial or fungal ...

In the case of a severely infected great-toe paronychia, does it matter whether or not you start antibiotics before you perform partial nail removal? —Gregory H. Tuttle, MD, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Reluctant to show your feet in public? If your toenails are plagued by unsightly white patches and they've become brittle and started to split, it sounds like you might have a fungal toenail infection ...

Fungal nail infections are called onychomycosis. Many types of fungi can cause nail infections, but some common types include Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton interdigitale. Fungi are organisms ...

Nail bed infections may seem like a minor inconvenience at first, but the truth is that they can escalate into serious health threats if left unaddressed. In this comprehensive article, we will delve ...

Perfectly polished nails can quickly become a nightmare when fungal infections take hold. These persistent organisms thrive in the warm, moist environments that many popular nail care practices ...

Ciclopirox 8%; topical soln (nail lacquer). Apply thin layer evenly once daily over previous coat(s) to entire nail and surrounding 5mm of skin (preferably at bedtime or 8 hours before washing). If ...

Paronychia is a skin infection that develops around the nail. It occurs when bacteria or fungi get under the skin. Paronychia can result from biting or chewing the nails, but it is more common when ...