INGROWN TOENAIL · ARTICLEWhy toenails grow in
An ingrown toenail develops when the nail edge repeatedly injures the surrounding tissue. Pain, redness and inflammation may follow.
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NAIL FUNGUS · ARTICLEHow nail fungus is treated
Visible nail changes alone do not confirm a fungal infection. Diagnosis and treatment should be based on an examination and, when indicated, laboratory testing.
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FOOT SKIN · ARTICLECracked heels: causes and care
Heel cracks form when the skin becomes dry, thick and less elastic. Under load, it splits and may become painful.
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