Tag: Nail Health

Nail Psoriasis: Common Signs

Nail Psoriasis: Common Signs

Learn common signs of nail psoriasis, what can mimic it, and when to see a dermatologist for nail changes.

Why Do Some Warts Hurt?

Why Do Some Warts Hurt?

Learn why some warts hurt, what can make them tender, and when a dermatologist should evaluate a painful or changing wart.

What Does Skin Fungus Look Like?

What Does Skin Fungus Look Like?

Skin fungus can look different from person to person, but it often shows up as an itchy, scaly, red, pink, brown, or lighter-than-usual patch of skin. Some fungal rashes form a ring shape with a clearer center, while others appear as dry flakes, peeling between the toes, discoloration on the chest or back, or irritation… Read more »

Why Are My Cuticles Always Inflamed?

Why Are My Cuticles Always Inflamed?

If your cuticles always look red, puffy, tender, or irritated, the most common reason is that the delicate skin barrier around the nail is being repeatedly disrupted. That can happen from frequent handwashing, cleaning products, manicures, nail biting, picking, pushing back the cuticle, moisture exposure, eczema, or an infection around the nail called paronychia. Inflamed… Read more »