You may think the mark of a great pedicure is one that lasts and lasts. But our foot specialist explains why your toenails actually need a breather!
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5 Things You Should Know About Hammertoe and Other Painful Toe Deformities
Does one of your toes appear to bend in an awkward way or curl under painfully? If so, you may have a hammertoe. Here are five things you should know.
How You Can Avoid an Infection From a Salon Pedicure
You want to walk out of the nail salon with freshly painted toenails — not an injury or infection.
A podiatrist explains how to make sure the salon is clean.
Shoes Getting Tight? Why Your Feet Change Size Over Time
Your feet bear the brunt of all that walking you do throughout your life. Here’s how you can expect them to change as you age.
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7 Ways to Ease Bunion Pain Without Surgery
Bunions are permanent unless they’re surgically corrected, but there are some easy things you can do to at home to relieve some of the pain and pressure on the toe joint.
How to Prevent and Treat Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail can be a painful experience — but if you know how to treat and prevent one, it could save you irritation and frustration later down the road.
4 Ways You Can Avoid Stinky Feet
When temperatures rise, your body perspires more and that includes your feet. Find out how to keep your feet healthy and odor free.
7 Questions You May Be Afraid to Ask About Stylish Shoes
Love the latest shoe styles but hate the way your feet get sore? A podiatrist answers common questions about which shoes help — and which shoes hurt — your feet.
3 Tips to Protect Your Toenails If You’re a Hard-Core Runner
If you’re a die-hard runner, black, loose or missing toenails may be as much a part of the sport as bags of frozen peas and race t-shirt collections.
Don’t Let Foot Cramps and Charley Horses Slow You Down
Without warning, you wake up with a paralyzing stiffness in your calf or foot. Whether you call it a foot or leg cramp (aka “charley horse”), it happens when a muscle gets involuntarily stiff and can’t relax. Here’s what causes these cramps, as well as tips to help prevent them.
