Ingrown toe nails are a common problem that occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding epidermis, resulting in discomfort, inflammation, and redness. If left untreated, ingrown toe...
The toe foams are a range of tubular foam products that are commonly used by podiatrists for a range of problems that can affect the big and smaller toes. The foams are made from a polyurethane foam...
Bunions are painful enlargements on the medial side of the big toe joint in the foot. They are associated with a deviation of the big toe laterally which is called hallux valgus. They are generally...
Bunions are an enlargement of the big toe joint that may become painful and is associated with a deviation of the big toe over towards the lessor toes. There are only two things that can cause...
Ingrown toenails are a common problem that can be very painful and they do not get better on their own. They are among the most common problems seen by podiatrists. The primary cause of an ingrown...
Metatarsus adductus is a foot deformity that is present at birth and can give the parents some concern. It is a deformity where the forefoot is angled inward on the rearfoot. The deformity only...
Pitted keratolysis is a relatively rare and often misunderstood dermatological condition that primarily affects the soles of the feet. While it may not be a well-known condition, understanding pitted...
Toe walking is a common gait pattern observed in younger children where they predominantly walk on their toes instead of using their entire foot. While toe walking can be quite normal in toddlers as...
Foot pain when pregnant is a common issue with as much as half of women who are pregnant suffering from foot pain at some stage through the pregnancy. There are several aspects throughout the...
Heel pain in children is actually quite common. There is a condition that affects the back of heel bone in children called Sever’s disease that a lot of children get. It is a growth plate issue, so...
Bunions on the foot can be a very frequent problem which affect the joint on the base of the great toe or hallux in which the joint enlarges and the big toe angles over towards the other side of the...
Burning feet is a common problem and hard to get to the bottom of and hard to deal with as it can often not be clear what is causing it. The burning feet syndrome is typically characterised by an odd...
Chilblains are lesions that occur on the foot that are more common in the colder climates. Understanding the cause of any condition goes a long way to help understanding what is happening with them...
There are a lot of completely different foot cream that are available in the marketplace with just about every one of them which claim is the most effective and capable of working wonders to take care...
This may sound a bit odd and the sign is not related to how many toes you have, so its not some sort of congenital deformity of the foot. It is a sign that clinicians commonly observe and comment on...
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