Sandal season is in full swing, but damp environments, pool decks and locker rooms may leave your feet looking a little worse for wear. And when your toenails are brittle, discolored or warped, the ...

Think the occasional yellow nail isn't anything to worry about? Not so fast. Roughly 50% of all nail discoloration is caused by fungus (also called onychomycosis), which can be pretty tricky to ...

Q: My husband has toenail fungus that has made his big toenails green. He usually doesn’t remember to put anything on them. I have him just soaking his sock, while he is wearing it, with Listerine.

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Toenail fungus (the medical term is "onychomycosis") is a very common condition. You can get it from walking around a wet pool deck or locker room, or from sweating in shoes all day. Nail fungi love ...

As unsightly as it is, the infection is usually manageable — but only with the right treatment. Here’s how to kick it. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Q: It ...

No sandals this summer because of your ugly toenails? Ten to 15 percent of all Americans, a third of diabetics and half of the population over age 70 are afflicted with onychomycosis — toenail fungus.

While having a fresh manicure is the dream for most of us, sometimes your nail health can take a turn for the worse. For instance, your nails can begin to peel, crack, and turn discolored. Sure, nail ...

There are many online claims that tea tree oil may clear up nail fungus when applied regularly. However, the research is mixed. Tea tree oil is an essential oil with many therapeutic benefits. Among ...

While tea tree oil does appear to have antifungal properties, its efficacy in treating nail fungus is unclear. As with conventional treatments, tea tree oil can also cause some unpleasant side effects ...

Q: I found the cure! My toenail was infected with fungus I hadn’t been able to shake. I recently started applying a brand-name advanced whitening toothpaste, alternating with tea tree oil. It has been ...

It’s finally the season to let your toes hang out in sandals or flip flops and enjoy the breeze that comes with freeing the tootsies. If you’ve got fungal worries, though, that could present an issue: ...