Foot Health
Foot Health provides tips on maintaining healthy feet, covering topics like proper footwear, foot care, and common conditions such as bunions, corns, and plantar fasciitis.
Who Should Consider Getting Peroneal Tendon Surgery?
Peroneal tendon surgery is generally effective and carries a low likelihood of serious complications when advised by a physician for individuals who are otherwise healthy. Peroneal tendon surgery repairs one of the tendons belonging to the peroneal (fibularis) muscles. A tendon is the connective tissue that links a muscle to bone. The peroneal muscles lie along the outside of the lower leg and assist with ankle movement and stability. All…
Why Are Blisters Forming Between My Toes and How Do I Treat Them?
Blisters that develop between your toes are most often the result of a fungal infection, repeated rubbing, or an allergic reaction. In many instances, these can be managed at home. When a blister appears between two toes, what starts as mild irritation can quickly escalate into sharp pain, particularly if you spend long periods standing or walking. There are two primary categories of interdigital toe blisters: those from friction and…
Causes and Treatment of Overlapping Toes in Adults and Newborns
An overlapping toe on one or both feet is relatively common. It can be inherited or develop from wearing shoes that are too tight, or from an underlying foot problem. (img by CLS Health) The small toe is most often involved, though the big toe or second toe can also overlap. People of all ages may be affected, including infants. Here, we’ll examine what causes an overlapping toe and review…
Black Toenail
Toenails can become black due to nutritional shortfalls, infections, or physical injury. In many cases this will resolve by itself. If it persists, consult your physician to exclude a more serious origin. Below we explore the reasons behind black toenails and the treatment choices. What leads to black toenails? A toenail may darken for several reasons, including: An underlying medical condition: Conditions such as anemia, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or kidney…
Benefits of Hammer Toe Orthotics
Overview Hammer toe is a condition in which the middle joint of a toe bends upward. This bend forces the tip of the toe to point downward, producing a hammer-like appearance. Friction and pressure from footwear can lead to ulcers on the top of the bent middle joint. If you have hammer toe affecting your second, third, or fourth toe — or multiple toes — there are several styles of…
What Causes Crooked Toes and How to Fix Them
Crooked toes are a frequent issue that you might be born with or develop over time. There are multiple varieties of crooked toes and several possible reasons behind them. If you or your child has one or more crooked toes, you may worry they’ll get worse or become painful if they haven’t already. Crooked toes don’t always need medical intervention. Changes in daily habits and conservative measures can often help,…
How to Make a Vinegar Foot Soak
Vinegar possesses antifungal and antibacterial qualities that may help slow the progress of foot fungus, reduce foot odor, and comfort dry, rough feet. We put a lot of strain on our feet. They support us all day, often confined in ill-fitting footwear. It’s no surprise that many people develop blisters, soreness, unpleasant smells, and fungal infections such as athlete’s foot. Luckily, a straightforward fix may already be in your pantry.…
What Does It Mean If You Have Sock Marks on Your Legs?
Sock marks form when the elastic band of a sock presses into the skin. Excess fluid in your body that pools in the legs due to gravity can make these impressions more prominent. Sock impressions on the lower legs are very common. Most socks include elastic to keep them in place, and that pressure leaves a visible indentation. The impressions become more evident when the soft tissues of the legs…
How to Handle Sweaty Feet
You can often reduce how much your feet perspire by selecting specific socks and shoes and by using various products, including antiperspirants. Modern fitness gadgets push many to walk, run, and sweat more than ever. For people with hyperhidrosis — excessive sweating — slipping off damp socks without having exercised is far from pleasant. According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHS), roughly 5 percent of the global population — about…
Gout vs. Bunion: How to Tell the Difference
Gout is sometimes confused with a bunion. Gout develops when needle-like crystals collect in joints (most often the big toe). A bunion forms when a protruding bump appears at the joint where the big toe meets the foot. People who notice pain, swelling, and redness in the big toe frequently assume they have a bunion. In many cases, what is self-labeled as a bunion turns out to be a different…
