Nail Care
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Paronychia Nail Infection
Paronychia is an often tender infection of inflammation around the base of the nail fold. It can start suddenly (acute paronychia) or gradually (chronic paronychia).
Sep 12, 2004, 21:35
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Brittle Splitting Nails
Onychoschizia or splitting of the fingernails is a common problem seen by dermatologists. The term onychoschizia includes splitting, brittle, soft or thin nails. Onychoschizia is more common in women.
Jul 19, 2004, 23:37
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Nail Fungus
Nail fungus is a common problem, affecting almost 30 million Americans. Anyone can become infected, but most are between the ages of 40 and 65. It is usually seen most often in the toenails of men and the fingernails of women...
Jun 11, 2003, 20:26
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Ingrown Toenail
An ingrown toenail occurs when one of the nails — often the one on the big toe — grows into the skin and soft tissue. This causes redness, swelling and pain that can be worse when you are wearing a shoe, which puts pressure on the nail. The area also can become infected.
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