6 Reasons Why Nail Biting Is Harmful for Your Health
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Onychophagia is the clinical term for the repetitive and compulsive habit of biting your nails and the surrounding skin. People...
Read more9 Ways to Stop Nail Biting
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Nail-biting, also known as onychophagia, refers to a compulsive habit of biting or chewing the nails. The habit usually starts...
Read moreHow to Treat and Prevent Nail Psoriasis at Home
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that boosts the generation of skin cells, causing their accumulation. As a result, skin thickening...
Read moreNail Psoriasis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Psoriasis is an immune system condition that triggers an increase in the production of skin cells, often causing thickening of...
Read more5 Home Remedies to Make Your Nails Grow Faster
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Nails are composed of a fibrous protein called keratin, which also makes up the hair and skin. Nails grow rather...
Read more10 Ways to Strengthen Your Nails
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Strong, healthy nails not only can make your hands look good but also can indicate good health and prevent discomfort....
Read more9 Tips to Prevent a Nail Infection
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Nails serve an important function: supporting and protecting the delicate tips of your fingers and toes. The nail structure consists...
Read moreHome Remedies for Yellow Nails and Prevention Tips
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Healthy nails not only enhance the appearance of your hands but also indicate good health. Normally, nails are strong and...
Read moreHome Remedies to Strengthen Brittle Nails
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Everyone desires strong, smooth nails on their fingers and toes. However, various factors can turn the nails brittle and textured....
Read moreBrittle Nails: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Brittle nails, medically known as onychoschizia, refers to a condition wherein the nails turn soft, thin, and brittle, often accompanied...
Read moreHome Remedies for an Ingrown Toenail and Preventive Tips
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
An ingrown toenail, medically known as onychocryptosis, is a common complaint that affects people of all ages and genders, but...
Read moreIngrown Toenail: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
An ingrown toenail, or onychocryptosis, is a common but painful problem wherein the corners or edges of the nail plate...
Read moreWhat Your Nails Say About Your Health
By Inderbir Padda, MD
People usually don’t pay much attention to their nails, not realizing that the condition of their nails can give insights...
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