UFAI Toe Nail Conditions Articles Archive

There are many causes of black toenail you should know about. Read about symptoms, treatment, and prevention of black toenail in this blog.

When compared to the claws of a tiger, the hooves of a horse or the talons of an eagle, our toenails are quite pathetic. A human’s toenails are made from the same substance (keratin) as claws, hooves and talons, but evolution has drastically reduced the utility of our keratin amenities. Our modern toenails can sometimes be more trouble than they’re read more »

Ingrown toenails are very common. Our podiatric experts weigh in on how to prevent and treat this painful condition at home.

Want a pedicure? There’re so many salons, how do you choose the right one… or a safe one? If you are using Yelp or other consumer review sites to determine where to go, the selection can be overwhelming.  Just in the Los Angeles area alone, there are over 6,000 salons listed! As podiatrists, we see the aftermath of when pedicures read more »

Here’s how a woman got burns and blisters on her foot after trying a home remedy. When it comes to home remedies for athlete’s foot, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing A 45-year-old English woman suffering with a stubborn case of athlete’s foot read somewhere that garlic can help eliminate fungal infections. So, naturally enough, for the next read more »

Learn about the causes of a toenail falling off, what to do when the loss of a toenail has already occurred or has become inevitable and how long it takes to regrow.

What’s worse than unwelcomed guests? Rowdy unwelcomed guests that refuse to leave! That’s the frustration that most people feel once toenail fungus has infected their foot. Toenail fungus can affect the skin and nails of your feet and has a reputation for stubbornly sticking around. It can persist for decades if not managed appropriately. The following recommendations are ways in read more »

Fungal nail infections are one of the most common foot ailments and they can happen to the best of us. From unsightly symptoms to a high recurrence rate, you should learn the signs of a toenail fungus infection. No one wants a long-term, debilitating and painful bout with this foot condition. It’s especially true for seniors. Only about 7% of read more »

A fungal nail infection can imperil your feet and make wearing shoes very uncomfortable. This article contains helpful information if you are concerned about toenail fungus.

Nails are a window to your health Are your nails abnormally shaped, discolored, or thickened? Are they not growing as fast as they used to? And what’s that white stuff underneath?