Nail colors

Nail can turn different colors for different local or systemic problems.  Nails can change color because of infections that involve the nail itself, the bed under the nail, or the skin around the nail. Most nail infections are fungal infections, but bacterial and viral infections can occur. Bacterial infections may occur in the cuticle or nail folds (paronychia).

 

Green nails- are a sign of bacterial infection

Red streaks - in your nail bed are a warning of a heart valve infection

Blueish nails - signal low oxygen levels in your blood

Dull nails - mean a vitamin deficiency

White nails - may signal liver disease, such as hepatitis

Dark stripes at the top (Terry’s nails) - are associated with aging and congestive heart failure

Read more at http://higherperspective.com/2014/08/eight-health-warnings-fingernails-may-sending.html#kIc705uVckxPqz7V.99

Rolando Melendez, DPM in Jackson Heights, NY can help you with your toe pain or any joint pain in your feet. Because we want you to keep doing all the fun things you like to do without having pain in your feet!

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Ellen DeGeneres being a podiatrist

Mark Wahlberg and Ellen DeGeneres

Ingrown toenails are a very common problem that podiatrist see everyday.  People get ingrown toenails for different reason: improper nail clipping, genetics, infections or trauma.  

Some tips on this issue:

1. Clip your toenails square, avoid clipping them round or too close on the corners
2. If you get the ingrown toenail soak your feet twice a day on Epsom salt and keep a band aid with antibiotic ointment, this will soften the nail and decrease the symptoms
3. If you are diabetic, be careful, infections symptoms will not be felt, so inspection is very important, infection should be treated promptly
4. If the ingrown is not getting better call your local podiatrist or primary care doctor for a prescription of antibiotic while you wait for the appointment 

Ingrown nail procedures are done by podiatrist.  The incurvated nail is excised and in many case a chemical can be added to prevent the nail corner to grow again.  Like Mark Wahlberg the day of the procedure you will have a bulky dressing then a band aid will be enough.

Rolando M Melendez, DPM in Jamaica, NY and Hampton Bays, NY is here to help you with all your foot and ankle problems.  Because we want you to keep doing all the fun things you like to do, without having pain in your feet!

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