Yellow nails are often caused by staining from smoking or frequent use of nail polish. However, they can also be a sign of a health condition, including nail infections, thyroid disorders, psoriasis, ...

Parakeratosis pustulosa (PP) is a cause of distal nail inflammation and nail dystrophy ... atopic dermatitis, or other skin diseases (Hjorth & Thomsen, 1967). There is no specific treatment ...

A healthy nail is typically smooth or has barely perceptible vertical lines running from the cuticle to the tip. When there are deep ridges running vertically or horizontally, it may be due to aging, ...

"Contrary to popular belief, a nail drill is not just faster but actually gentler on the nail beds than filing nails by hand," celebrity manicurist Lily Nguyen tells Bazaar. "The speed of the ...

With everyone’s obsession with color analysis, it can be easy to chalk up summer nail colors to whatever shades are most flattering for your skin tone. But if you’re not the biggest fan of the ...

Yellow nail syndrome: Thickened, yellow, slow-growing nails with curved edges suggest lymphatic system disorders or respiratory conditions.

Mar. 11, 2025 — For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates. Idiopathic REM ...

While there is no optimal nail shape for nail health, strength, and growth, it may help to cut fingernails straight across with slightly rounded edges. However, rounded edges on toenails can ...

Aka, that burning sensation you feel when curing your nails under a UV lamp *war flashbacks*. Chances are, if you're reading this, you, too, have been silenced by the pain of a gel nail heat spike ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the Beauty Editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from Editorial Intern, to News Writer, to Beauty Writer. She earned a ...