
7 fingernail problems not to ignore - Mayo Clinic
Jun 30, 2023 · In the condition called Terry's nails, most of the fingernail looks white except for a narrow red or pink band at the top. Terry's nails sometimes develops because of aging.
Fingernails: Do's and don'ts for healthy nails - Mayo Clinic
Nov 22, 2024 · Take a close look at your fingernails. Do they look strong and healthy? Or do you see ridges, dents, or color or shape changes? Fingernail care can help prevent many nail conditions. And …
Finger nail care do's and don'ts - Mayo Clinic Connect
Feb 25, 2020 · Frequently use nail polish remover — If needed, use an acetone-free remover. Use nails like a tool — Don’t pry or scrape things with your nails, as this can harm them. Do you have fingernail …
Nail fungus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 15, 2024 · It begins as a white or yellow-brown spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, the nail may discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Fingernails are clues to your health
Aug 5, 2022 · August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. And experts at Mayo Clinic say it's important to keep an eye on your nails, as they can provide clues to your overall health.
White stuff under nails - Mayo Clinic Connect
Jan 26, 2024 · Hello, I've been noticing this white stuff lingering under my nails lately and have been washing under my finger nails frequently. To try to get rid of it but it seems almost impossible to wash …
Nail fungus - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
May 15, 2024 · Diagnosis Your health care provider will examine your nails and perhaps take some nail clippings or scrape debris from under your nail. These samples are sent to a lab to identify the cause …
Hand osteoarthritis with mucous cysts | Mayo Clinic Connect
May 4, 2018 · It is not near the fingernail at all. The cyst just pops on its own when it gets to a larger size, I've never had it popped by anyone. The clear gel drains out and I am left with raw skin where I …
Nail ridges: Cause for concern? - Mayo Clinic
Feb 4, 2025 · Vertical nail ridges are fairly common and nothing to worry about. Vertical nail ridges extend from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. With age, vertical nail ridges may become more …
Mayo Clinic Minute Fingernails are clues to your health