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What Happens If the Nail Matrix Is Damaged
The nail matrix is the hidden growth centre behind every nail you have ever grown. Understanding what happens if the nail matrix is damaged, and…
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Cuticle vs Living Skin: What You Remove vs What You Leave Alone
If you’re new to nail care, one of the most confusing areas is understanding the difference between the cuticle and the skin around the nail.…
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Ingrowing or Ingrown Toenail – Causes, Symptoms and Care Advice
Understanding an Ingrowing vs Ingrown Toenail An ingrowing toenail occurs when the edge of the nail starts pressing into the surrounding skin. An ingrown toenail…
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Lunula Nail Health
Do You Need the White Crescent to Have Healthy Nails? When people look closely at their nails, they often notice the pale white crescent at…
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What Is the Cuticle and Why It Matters for Nail Health
When people ask what is the cuticle, they often picture the skin at the base of the nail that sometimes becomes dry or ragged. In…
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Why Foot Hygiene in Hot Weather Matters More Than You Think
Summer’s here and the temperature’s climbing, but while you’re reaching for sunscreen and iced drinks, there’s one part of your body quietly suffering in the…
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How to Raise a Medical Concern Like a Verruca in a Nail Salon
Why Addressing a Verruca in a Nail Salon Matters More Than You Think As nail technicians, we’re often closer to our clients’ skin, literally, than…
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Difference Between Fungal Nail Infections and Nail Psoriasis
Fungal Nail or Nail Psoriasis? How Nail Pros Can Spot the Difference between Fungal Nail and Nail Psoriasis… and when to Refer As a nail…
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How to Spot Nail Melanoma
A Podiatrist’s Guide to Catching This Silent Threat As a podiatrist, I spend my days knee-deep (or should I say toe-deep?) in everything from ingrown…
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