Peeling nails happen because of too much or too little moisture, aging, or damage from nail treatments. You can protect your nails by using gloves when washing dishes or working with harsh chemicals.

One day your manicure looks so good, you wonder if you’ve missed your calling as a hand model. The next day, you start to notice that your nails have started to split and peel. What’s going on? “The ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a serious problem with my fingernails splitting and coming off at the edges. I have tried biotin and keratin for almost a year without results. I am an 89-year-old man who takes ...

Toenails can reveal clues about your health and lifestyle. While brittle toenails often just happen along with aging, they could also hint at a vitamin deficiency or a fungal infection. By zeroing in ...

White spots on nails (known as leukonychia) are a common condition that may affect one nail or multiple nails. Leukonychia may appear as spots, bands, or streaks. Leukonychia is generally harmless and ...

Melanonychia is a brown or black stain in your fingernail or toenail. You can have a dark line on one nail, a few nails, or all of your nails. The line is caused by the natural color in your body ...

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