Anyone who has stubbed a big toe in the middle of the night knows how painful that big toe can be. Anyone who has tried to walk with a painful big toe knows how difficult a simple step can be. Any minor issues with a toe can be quite disabling because the toes are so important. Itchiness, numbness, burning, throbbing, and swelling; all of these problems can effect the first toe. However, no one really wants to go to the doctor for toe problems. And you may be able to avoid a trip to the...
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Nail Trauma
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? A fingernail or toenail can be injured by a blow to the nail or by closing the finger or toe in a door or drawer. This kind of trauma... Read more »
Nail care for newborns
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
InformationNewborn fingernails and toenails are usually soft and flexible, but can cause injuries to the infant. Newborn infants do not yet have... Read more »
Nail abnormalities
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Beau's lines; Fingernail abnormalities; Spoon nails; Onycholysis; Leukonychia; Koilonychia; Brittle nailsPreventionDo not bite, pick, or tear at your... Read more »
Clubbing of the fingers or toes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Clubbing is a thickening of the flesh under the toenails and fingernails. The nail curves downward, similar to the shape of the round part of an... Read more »
Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Skin and Nail Changes
Source: National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects Skin and Nail Changes Let your doctor or nurse know if: l l Your skin is itchy, dry,... Read more »
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