Nail fungus and Green Nail syndrome can easily be confused as the other because they have similar symptoms. Nail fungus symptoms include: yellow or brown discoloration, deforming or crumbling nails, lifting from the nail bed, and foul odor similar to cheese. Green nail syndrome is caused by a bacterial infection. Its symptoms include yellow-green or [...]
Onycholysis is when the toenail lifts or separates from the nail bed. It can be unsightly and sometimes painful. The most common cause for the toenail to separate is trauma. It can also be caused by an underlying health condition. This usually happens gradually. If it is due to trauma, it can be painful. If [...]
Nails protect the tips of the fingers and toes. They are also indicators of the overall health of a person. Healthy nails are usually clear and free from deformities. In some cases, nails can thicken and turn yellow in color. Older people naturally develop these types of nails, sometimes it is caused by nail fungus. [...]
What do podiatrists do is a common question patients ask? Not a lot of people know that podiatrists exist. Some people say that they trim toenails and calluses, but that’s not all. Podiatry has a broader scope than that. Podiatrists are foot doctors that treat everything below the knee. Patients they see on a regular [...]
