There are several possible reasons why skin grows under the fingernail. You can pinpoint the cause by considering other symptoms and general nail care habits. The hyponychium is the skin just under ...

Nail problems affect nearly 10% of adults, with fungal infections outnumbering psoriasis cases by almost three to one. This prevalence disparity leads many people to automatically assume any nail ...

Psoriasis can affect the fingers, knuckles, nails, palms, and soles. Here’s what this psoriasis looks like and how to relieve symptoms like itch.

We all have those moments where we find ourselves self-consciously hiding our nails. Maybe it’s because they’re nibbled or nicked, or in desperate need of a good cuticle taming. Luckily, in most cases ...

About 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis. But, despite psoriasis being a fairly common skin condition, it's often misunderstood. In case you're not familiar with it, psoriasis is a condition that ...

Having a white spot on your nails is one of the most common — and commonly misunderstood — nail issues. For instance, contrary to popular belief and countless internet rumors, white spots on nails ...

While having a fresh manicure is the dream for most of us, sometimes your nail health can take a turn for the worse. For instance, your nails can begin to peel, crack, and turn discolored. Sure, nail ...

Spencer Kroll, MD, has a book on his shelf that he used in medical school. In it, there’s information about a once-common practice for doctors. When they’d shake the patient’s hand upon entering the ...

Guttate psoriasis Guttate psoriasis affects around 8% of people with psoriasis. It often begins in childhood or early adulthood, and the lesions it causes are small and numerous. It can appear ...

In addition to psoriasis, what conditions cause nail pitting? What can be done about it? —Sandra Willingmyre, MD, Camden, N.J. Nail pitting occurs in response to pathology in the nail matrix, mostly ...