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 ...

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.

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 ...

Spotting the signs of an infected toenail can be pretty easy, but that doesn’t mean that everybody knows just what to do when they see them. “A lot of people have ingrown toenails that become infected ...

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An ingrown toenail can cause a lot of pain, especially in children. There are different causes for an ingrown toenail, but the most common are tight shoes. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner tells you how ...

Having a toe infection is no fun, especially if you’re on your feet a lot. An infection can start small and build up to the point where you can’t ignore it any more. Here’s what to look for and what ...

Anthem is planning to get tougher about covering ER visits for ailments that could be treated outside of an emergency room. The New Hampshire Insurance Department said Anthem recently proposed a list ...