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Why You Should Give Your Toenails a Break from Polish

You may think that the mark of a great pedicure is one that lasts for weeks on end. But you might want to think twice about letting that beautiful shade of coral linger on your toenails. It’s...

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Should I Be Worried About That Red Line on My Nail?

Q: I have a red line that runs the length of my fingernail. Is this something to worry about? A:  A red line does not necessarily signal a worrisome medical condition. It may simply mean that the...

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How to Prevent and Treat Ingrown Toenails

An ingrown toenail, with the side edge of your nail growing into the skin, can make you painfully aware of a toe you don’t normally notice. As the nail continues to dig into the skin, it irritates it,...

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Brittle Nails? 5 Tricks to Keep Your Tips in Top Form

Frequent hand-washing can protect you from the flu or other viruses and help keep you healthy. But it does a number on your nails, which lose water faster than skin does. The constant washing and...

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5 Tips to Prevent Black Toenails From Running

If you’re a consistent runner (or recently upped your mileage), black, loose or missing toenails may be as much a part of the sport as race t-shirts and post-run bananas. Sometimes, your first black...

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What To Do if Your Fingernail Gets Bruised (Or Falls Off)

A bruised nail is usually the result of an accident you don’t want to repeat. Most people have experienced the agony of stubbing a toe or slamming a finger in a door. A bruised nail is painful and can...

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How To Stop Nail Biting

Do you find yourself absentmindedly chewing on or biting your fingernails — and when you try to quit the habit, it just doesn’t take? Rest assured that you’re not alone. Although to many people, nail...

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