Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Mycosis nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a fungal infection of the nail unit. It is more common in the toenails because fungi thrive in warm, ...

When trauma occurs, blood may pool under the nail, creating a dark purple or black discoloration (medically known as a subungual hematoma). This adds pressure and can eventually cause the nail to ...

The presence of a dark streak or bruise just under the toenail might be an injury or it could even be melanoma skin cancer. If the discoloration doesn’t go away, one should seek medical ...

But in a new documentary for The Sun, baby death expert Dr Dewi Evans - whose evidence in court helped nail Letby - debunks ... Dr Evans told how he has been under a constant barrage of threats ...

Yeast and fungal infections of the nail plate, which cause yellow or white discoloration ... it will ultimately work its way under the press-on and help break down the adhesive, she notes.

A deadly new oak-tree disease can be prevented by pruning them in the dormant season (if needed) instead of spring or summer.

Paronychia is a type of nail infection, most commonly caused by the bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, which affects the skin around the nail (called nail folds). It can also occur as a result of ...

Without treatment, this discoloration may spread, covering more of the nail. Debris builds up under the nail. A nail begins to lift up, so it’s no longer firmly attached to the finger or toe. A nail ...

If any of these signs are present on the foot or if there is discoloration of any size under the toenail without trauma, it is important to see a podiatrist right away. Diagnosis and treatment To ...