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.
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9 Remedies for Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails lead to discomfort, redness, and swelling. Simple home care and professional treatments can ease symptoms and help prevent future infections. An ingrown toenail may result in pain and inflammation and can raise the chance of getting an infection. Treatment varies by how severe the problem is and any contributing factors, ranging from at-home […]
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How Long Does It Take for a Toenail to Grow Back?
It can take anywhere from months to years for a toenail to fully regrow. The timeline varies depending on what caused the nail to be lost — trauma, fungal infection, or an underlying health issue all influence how long regrowth will take. Toenails may seem minor, but they serve an important purpose. Composed of keratin […]
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What Is Onychauxis and How Is It Treated?
Overview Onychauxis is a nail condition that leads to abnormally thick fingernails or toenails. Gradually, affected nails can curl and take on a white or yellow tint. This thickening may push the nail plate (the area you apply polish to) away from the nail bed. Although toenail fungus can create similar signs, onychauxis is not […]
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How to Prevent Complications from Stepping on a Nail
Depending on when you last received a tetanus vaccine, a clinician may advise getting a booster within 48 hours after a nail pierces your skin, particularly if the nail was dirty. Stepping on a nail can be quite painful. Depending on how severe the injury is, the nail may create a deep hole in the […]
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What Is the Average Shoe Size for Men?
Although there’s no official nationwide statistic for men’s average shoe size, it generally corresponds with height and is often estimated to fall between sizes 10 and 11. Several elements influence shoe size, including: age body weight foot disorders heredity While formal data on the typical men’s shoe size in the United States is lacking, observational […]
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Can Your Foot Shape Reveal Your Personality or Your Ancestry? Learn More
As DNA-focused genealogy services continue to grow, so does our interest in uncovering more about our roots. MIT Technology Review noted that almost 26 million Americans used at-home ancestry kits last year. That curiosity about genetic origins has many people wondering whether ancestry shows up elsewhere on the body. For instance, is there any accuracy […]
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Duck-Footed: Out-Toeing, or the Opposite of Pigeon-Toed
Some toddlers adopt a duck-footed walk as they gain confidence in their new skill — this is also called out-toeing. In this gait, the toes point outward instead of straight ahead, producing a waddling appearance. (img by Zac Cupples) Out-toeing can also appear for the first time during adolescence, the teen years, or in adulthood. […]
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Massage for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a frequent source of heel and foot discomfort. Luckily, stretches and self-massage you can perform at home may ease pain and reduce the likelihood of the issue becoming long-lasting. Below are several suggestions and do-it-yourself massage methods you can try at home. (img by Boulder Therapeutics) Getting started Foot massage should feel […]
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9 Causes of Lump on Top of Foot
Lump on top of your foot If you’ve spotted a lump on the upper part of your foot, you probably did a brief check and wondered about things like: Is it tender? Does it feel soft or firm? Is the skin color different there? Have you recently injured that spot? Several different conditions can produce […]
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How to Treat and Prevent Bone Spurs on Your Feet
A bone spur is an extra bony outgrowth that forms where two or more bones meet, typically as the body attempts to repair damage. When a bone spur develops on the top of your foot, it can feel like a firm lump or bump beneath the skin. Your likelihood of developing a bone spur in […]