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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: For the past four months, I have had an infection around the cuticle of my right index finger. There is green coloration under the nail near the cuticle, and the nail grew rather ...

Nail fungus is an infection that starts as a yellow or white spot under your nails. It can happen on any nail but is more common on toenails. Another name for nail fungus is onychomycosis. It’s never ...

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.

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 ...

The experts consulted for this story do not necessarily endorse the products ahead unless otherwise noted. We’re on the precipice of sandal weather, whether your toes are ready or not. But if a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...