A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Diagnosing and Treating Nail Fungus

In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses the challenges associated with diagnosing and treating nail fungus.
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses the challenges associated with diagnosing and treating nail fungus.
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern quizzes you on your knowledge of a range of nail disorders and examines the characteristics of each.
Troubleshoot common nail conditions by targeting the cause and customizing your care — both in the salon and with home care recommendations.
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses her consultations with patients dealing with retronychia, dysplastic nevus, and glomus tumors.
In 2000, a Watsonville, Calif., salon was the source of a major bacterial outbreak that infected at least 110 clients and left them with lesions on their legs.
What do you do when a new client arrives with a truly awful set of nails from her previous salon? Learn when to remove, when to repair, and how to achieve the best fix possible.
Performing a pedicure soon after a client shaves can cause potential harm.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so in honor of all those affected now and in the future, NAILS is reviewing the best ways for nail techs to service clients with cancer.
Fresh Nail from Tammy Taylor is an effective remedy for the common bacterial infection of the nail plate, pseudomonas (AKA greenies).
This week we learned about the ugly side of nails: bacteria, fungus, viruses, and nail diseases and disorders.