Should you trim your cuticles? How do you cut a hangnail? Is it better to use a cardboard or crystal file? Dermatologists and a nail technician share basic nail health tips.

Those seemingly innocent changes in your nails might be telling you something important about what’s happening deep inside your body. While most of us only pay attention to our nails when it’s time ...

Disappearing nail bed refers to the shortening or narrowing of the nail bed, which is the skin underneath the nail. Treatments for a disappearing nail bed may include taping, topical medication, and ...

Your nails do more than hold polish, they protect your fingers, support grip, and offer a glimpse into your internal health. But they often get overlooked until they start breaking or looking ...

Though it can cause extreme discoloration, there's a lot you can do treat it—and stop it from happening again.

Your fingernails might seem like simple protective coverings for your fingertips, but they’re actually sophisticated diagnostic tools that can reveal crucial information about your protein intake.

While there is no optimal nail shape for nail health, strength, and growth, it may help to cut fingernails straight across with slightly rounded edges. However, rounded edges on toenails can increase ...