Fingernail ridges are visible lines or grooves on the nail’s surface. They can run vertically from the cuticle to the tip of the nail (known as longitudinal ridges) or horizontally across the nail ...

Most people think of nails as something you paint, trim, or show off, but they’re actually tiny health reporters. The way ...

Nail polish can be a fun and creative way to express personality, but constantly having polished nails might not be as harmless as it seems. While many overlook the effects of continuous nail polish ...

Maria Sylvia said she had ignored the streak for years before seeing a doctor. For years, Maria Sylvia didn't think she needed to get a straight, brown streak that had appeared on her right thumbnail ...

Q: What are the dangers to constantly wearing nail extensions? Nail extensions are primarily made from two materials: acrylic ...

Terry’s nails is a type of nail discoloration. Most of the nail is opaque and white, apart from a band of pink or brown regular nail at the very tip. It may occur due to aging or underlying health ...

A lurking health condition may be at your fingertips – literally. Your nails can provide clues to other health conditions, and specialists at MedStar Washington Hospital Center can help with treating ...

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your fingernails (unless you’re painting them!). But your nails can provide key insights into your health. Take nail ridges for instance, which may ...

If you are staring at a dark spot under your fingernail, you may want to see a dermatologist. It could be a form of melanoma. “It is rare, and it’s scary that it’s rare, because a lot of people would ...

“We’ve got to do something about your hands,” the woman said to her 67-year-old husband as she watched his darkened fingertips tapping at the keyboard. The man glanced down from the screen to his ...

When putting your best foot forward, your local mani-pedi salon may be a step behind. Women hoping for the perfect pedicure — and perhaps “Barbie feet” — are ditching their neighborhood nail spots and ...