Q: I have had ingrown nails before, but the one I have now is painful, really red and swollen, and is leaking pus. Should I be on antibiotics? A: The nail matrix is the only part of the nail that's ...

For severe or recurring cases, medical treatment may be needed. These treatments are often permanent solutions. This is a ...

If you’re prone to ingrown nails, you’ve probably wondered how to remove an ingrown toenail yourself. After all, doing so can save you a trip to the doctor and prevent complications like infection.

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What is an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails, a condition also known as onychocryptosis, occur when the edge of a toenail cuts into the tissue surrounding it or when the skin around a toe grows over ...

Some reasons are common and can be treated at home, such as an injury. But there may be more serious reasons for fingernail pain that require medical treatment. Share on Pinterest Getty Images There ...

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Dear Doctors: Right after I got a manicure, the skin around two of my fingernails got red and really swollen. My roommate says it can happen when the manicurist cuts your cuticles. Is that true? You ...