The bump on the thumb turned out to be melanoma lurking under the skin. A couple of weeks later, the oncologist said it’s a ...

Your nails might seem like a small and rather insignificant detail in your overall appearance, but they can reveal more than you think – especially when it comes to your health. Although nail changes ...

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 ...

Everyone’s finger nail shape is unique to them. Some people have shorter nails, while others have lengthy nail beds. Each person also has their tried-and-true nail shape that they opt for in the salon ...

The British tabloids are running wild with the story of a 20-year-old woman who had her thumb amputated because of a rare form of cancer. The cause, we are told, was her incessant nail-biting. Believe ...

Karolina Jasko has a family history of melanoma, so she's no stranger to paying attention to her skin. Her mother — who battled the deadliest form of skin cancer twice and recovered — has always been ...

There are several possible reasons why skin grows under the fingernail. You can pinpoint the cause by considering other symptoms and general nail care habits. The hyponychium is the skin just under ...