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  • Trigger finger

    Trigger finger is a condition that affects 1 or more of the hand's tendons, making it difficult to bend the affected finger or thumb.

  • Nail problems

    Find out about different nail problems, including brittle or crumbly nails, thickened, overgrown nails, or changes in nail colour.

  • Nail patella syndrome

    Nail patella syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can involve problems with the nails, bones, kidneys and eyes. It's thought to affect about 1 in 50,000 people.

  • Mallet finger

    Mallet finger is an injury to the end of the finger that causes it to bend inwards. Find out about the condition, its treatment and causes.

  • Ingrown toenail

    NHS information about ingrown toenail, including symptoms, self-care, when to see a GP, medical treatments and prevention.

  • Herpetic whitlow (whitlow finger)

    Find out about herpetic whitlow (whitlow finger) including symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Fungal nail infection

    NHS information about fungal nail infections, including symptoms, self-care, when to get medical help, treatments and prevention.

  • Broken finger or thumb

    Find out how to tell if you have a broken finger or thumb, what you should do, and how long it takes to heal.

  • Trigger finger - Treatment

    Read about the possible treatment options for trigger finger including anti-inflammatory medication, splinting, corticosteroid injections and, in severe cases, surgery.

  • Trigger finger - Causes

    Trigger finger is caused by swelling affecting one of the tendons in your fingers or thumb. However it's not known exactly why the swelling occurs.