UFAI Toe Nail Conditions Articles Archive

Our feet are home to many bacteria. Most are harmless, but some bacteria and fungus can cause problems. Is your partner giving you bad foot bacteria?

An ingrown toenail can be annoying, but when do they require medical attention? Learn how to treat ingrown toenails and when to see a doctor.

How can I prevent toenail fungus? The answer may be easier than you think! Could simply blow drying your toes prevent foot fungus?

Paronychia is a common nail infection that is both avoidable and treatable. Learn more about this troublesome infection from our expert podiatrists.

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 »

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.

Toenail fungus has a habit of stubbornly sticking around. Don't just live with it, check out these 5 tips from our experts on resolving this annoying problem.

Toenail fungus is gross, painful, and overall unpleasant. Learn about the causes and symptoms of toenail fungus as well as our new laser treatment!

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?

With the kickoff of another school year, kids hurry back to school in their shiny new clothes and shoes.  Excited to be social again after a long summer with the family, kids are quickly hit with the reality of homework and listening and studying and exams.  The bounce in their step sometimes turns into dragging feet.  Sometimes there are other read more »

Spas and foot salons have always been a popular way to relax and pamper one’s self (and one’s feet!)  However, pedicures and shared footbaths can potentially lead to unwanted toe conditions such as infections and ingrown toenails.  You can avoid potential health risks and the possibility of dealing with unnecessary problems by following a few simple safety tips. Before booking read more »

Walking is pretty much universally considered the safest form of exercise, right? Well, yes, but it’s not completely without its risks. If your walking routine is interrupted by aches and pains, you should do what you can to address them early on. What seems like a minor pain could worsen and prevent you from exercising altogether. Here are some tips read more »

Most long distance runners can agree that they are at the mercy of their feet.  You can mentally and physically prepare yourself for a marathon, but ignore your feet and you may find yourself sidelined at the next race.  While some foot-related injuries are bio-mechanical (and that’s just the way we were made), others may be the result of something read more »