UFAI Toe Nail Conditions Articles Archive

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 »

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.

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!

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.