Fingernails and toenails are most often infected when bacteria enters an injury on the cuticle, nail bed, or finger. Nail infections can be serious, and in some cases require medical attention.

This article describes and illustrates the process of nail regeneration and suggests specific management for acute nail bed injuries. The management consists of direct, nail matrix repair and nail ...

Fingernail changes may be from a vitamin deficiency, injury, or an infection ... The color underneath the nail (nail bed) should be pink, and a lighter-colored half-moon near the cuticle is ...