Artificial Nails in the Operating Room: Do Beauty and Patient Safety Mix?

Infection control is a hot topic these days. Let’s face it: The world is a grimy place. As doctors and executives learn more about how infectious diseases are transmitted, many hospital administrators have begun to look at the way the hospital itself operates for ways to better protect both patients and staff from possibly harmful bacteria that can cause infections.

Onycholysis: What Nail Pros Should Know About Nail Separation

Onycholysis is the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed. While it may look painful, it typically isn’t—at least not at first. But without proper care, this common nail disorder can lead to infections, deformities, and long-term damage.

BFFmel Shares Highlights from Foot Forward’s Morning Session

So, what was it like to be at the Foot Forward Summit you ask? I would love to give you a peek!

Frequently Asked Questions: The Nail Doctor

Your questions answered! What causes fungus, what to do about brittle nails, and more.

Avoid Cutting Cuticles

Cutting cuticles can cause painful hangnails or infections.

Wisconsin Launches a Public Awareness Campaign About Salon Safety

The Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing launched a campaign to educate salon professionals and consumers about nail and hair salon safety.

The New Home Fungus Test Is Free!

Salvation has arrived for that stubborn client who refuses to let a doctor take a look at that thick, yellow toenail. Woodward Laboratories has just introduced a home test kit to diagnose fungal infection — and

The Nail Doctor: Onycholysis, or Nail Separation, Has Different Varieties

One of the most common conditions that affects the nail is onycholysis, which is the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed. Onycholysis occurs as a result of or along with a great variety of nail traumas and disorders. Probably the most common cause of onycholysis is a fungal infection of the nail.

Prescription Genadur Treats Brittle Nails

Genadur is the first FDA-approved treatment to help strengthen fragile, brittle nails. According to manufacturer Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Genadur helps improve the condition with a once-daily brush-on application that may start showing results in as little as 14 days.