A disappearing nail bed is a reduction of the nail bed, or skin beneath your nail. Injuries, infections, and certain health conditions are all possible causes. A nail bed consists of the skin directly ...

Ok, so I played in an ultimate frisbee tournament this past weekend. I had a problem with my cleats where my big toe was hitting the end of the cleat. Well, this caused some pressure on my toe nail ...

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 ...

A damaged toenail bed or fingernail bed is common, and it often occurs when a heavy object crushes or hits the fingers or toes or when a person sustains a cut from a sharp object. Bandages and ice ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways A bruised toenail is caused by bleeding beneath the nail, which can ...

The nail matrix is the area where your fingernails and toenails start to grow. Located at the base of the nail, it creates new cells that allow your nail to grow. Your nail may stop growing if the ...

A badge of honour for ultra-runners, black toenails are caused by blood pooling beneath the nail. The most likely cause? Very long runs in ill-fitting shoes. "There should be 1cm between the end of ...

Onychogryphosis — also known as ram’s horn nails — is a condition mostly affecting the big toenail, in which one set of toenails grows substantially more, and faster, than the other. The nails often ...