As simple an issue as yellow nails may seem, it can be tough for even experts to pinpoint the cause. "Every time somebody comes in with a nail change, I put on my super-sleuth hat," Dr. Kristen Lo ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M Key Takeaways Treat thick toenails by addressing the underlying cause, like ...

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Did you know your nails can help you identify possible health issues? It's true — poor nail health may be a sign of nutritional deficiencies, a fungal infection, or even diabetes. And knowing what ...

An analysis of genetic sequencing data and gene and protein expression studies from patients with yellow nail syndrome (YNS) found that defects in the planar cell polarity (PCP) pathway play a ...

If eyes are the window to the soul, nails are the window to your internal health. I've personally assumed that having yellow nails was just one of those occasional things, or maybe even a genetic ...

Thick, yellow toenails left so long they split and crumble. Nails so misshapen they dig into the skin, causing infections. Or, in the most severe cases, curling into what we call ‘ram’s horns’ that ...

The nails of both your hands and feet are made of keratin, a hardened protein. They serve as a protective tool of the body and also help in various tasks. Healthy nails are smooth, slightly curved ...

If you keep noticing white marks on your finger and toenails, it could be a fungal infection, a nutritional deficieny, or ...

A lot of times, it so happens that certain parts of your body give you signals before the major hit. This could be a slight pain in your ear or a change of colour in your nail. Your nails have the ...