Toenail injuries can sneak up on anyone. Whether it’s from stubbing your toe against the bed frame or an accident during a weekend soccer game, trauma to the toenail can be both painful and alarming. The nail may turn dark, begin to lift, or in some cases come...
Toenail bed damage might not seem like a major concern at first. It can happen from something as simple as stubbing your toe really hard or wearing shoes that are too tight. But when the nail starts to change color, lift, or hurt for more than a few days, that’s...
If you’re a frequent runner, you know how much abuse your feet take on a regular basis. One very common foot injury that avid runners experience is a slight bleeding or bruising underneath the toenails, giving them a dark blue or black color. This injury...
There’s an ongoing dispute surrounding nail polish and the effects it could have when worn too long, especially on toenails. One of the most common beliefs is that toenails need to breathe in order to stay healthy. The fact of the matter is that different people will...
If you’ve had a toenail injury, you know that this type of trauma can be very painful, but it can also have serious consequences. Therefore, it’s important to properly care for the injured toenail in order to prevent complications such as nail thickening (which is...
Torn or separated toenails are not uncommon injuries; they can happen by way of something as simple as stubbing your toe around the house or hurting your foot while playing sports. A loose toenail can also be the result of a fungal infection. Whatever the cause,...
