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I Hid My Nails—Until I Found a Better Way

May 14, 2026 | By Marianne Stone, Health Reporter

I've always loved my work, but the fungus made my nails so painful and unsightly that even putting on shoes to see my patients became agonizing.

Caring for people has always been my calling — that's why I became a podiatrist. But ironically, while treating diseased nails all day, I ignored my own. Spending hours on my feet in closed-toe shoes and gloves seemed harmless… until a tiny white spot on my big toe became a problem I could no longer hide.