Nail Care![]() Nail Care articles1. Nail Care :: Ingrowing nail, onychocryptosis, ingrown nails or unguis incarnatusIngrowing nail or Onychocryptosis, commonly known as ingrown nails (unguis incarnatus), is a common form of nail disease. It is a painful condition in which the nail grows or cuts into one or both sides of the nail bed. While ingrown nails can occur in both the nails of the hand and feet, they occur most commonly with toenails. 2. Nail Care :: Home Nail Care Tips A good time to do your manicure is after you have taken a shower, bath or after washing the dishes. This is because these activities remove the dirt from under the nail. 3. Nail Care :: What is onycholysis Onycholysis is a loosening of the exposed portion of the nail from the nail bed, usually beginning at the free edge and continuing to the lunula. 4. Nail Care :: What is Onychogryphosis, onychogryposis or ram's horn nail Onychogryphosis, also called "ram's horn nail", is a thickening and increase in curvature of the nail. 5. Nail Care :: What are Beau's lines Beau's lines are deep grooved lines that run from side to side on the fingernail. They may look like indentations or ridges in the nail plate. |