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How do ingrown toenails get infected?

On the side of my big toenail I have an ingrown nail. It has gotten infected before and I soaked it and dug it out. How do ingrown toenails get infected?
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What is Morton's neuroma?

I've had tingling, burning, and cramping sensations in my feet and now my doctor wants to run tests to see if it's Morton's neuroma. What is this?
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Are orthotics enough for foot bunions?

I have a bunion and I started using orthotics (specifically a gel pad) to ease the pain. Should I be doing more than this?
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Why is the top of my left foot swollen?

The top of my left foot, right before my toes, is swollen. It doesn't hurt unless I put some pressure on it. I'm also pretty sure that I didn't bump it on everything. What could...
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What is the best way to eliminate foot odor?

I'm 21, and my feet smell really bad--particularly when I take off my boots. What is the best way to fight this?
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Should I try to remove a toenail?

I'm a 30 year old male. Yesterday, I stubbed my toenail hard against my desk and the nail immediately felt like it was broken loose from the nail bed. It's also bleeding. Is...
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Can you treat heel spurs at home?

I have a heel spur from wearing tight pumps, and it sometimes hurt when I walk on it. Right now I take OTC pain medication, but are there other ways to treat the pain at home?...
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What can I do about my nail infection?

There's an infection in my big toe, and my doctor told me that the best way to treat it would be to remove the toe nail. Aren't there other ways? Like medications?
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How can I reduce the growth of hammer toe?

After taking off my shoes, I noticed that I was developing a hammer toe. How can I fix this?
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How are plantar warts caused?

I noticed some warts at the bottom of my foot's heel. I'm not sure how this is caused though, since I don't really walk barefoot. Not even in my house. Why do plantar warts...
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Can tight shoes cause corns on my feet?

I started to wear these tight shoes to work every day, and I noticed that my foot has a corn toward my foots. Could this be from my shoes? What should I do?
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Why is my toe bleeding randomly?

I stubbed my toe last week, and it's still swollen and I'm in pain. It's bleeding randomly as well from my nail. Could there be something wrong with my nail that's causing it...
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What can I do for dry and cracked feet?

I walk a lot on my campus, and I noticed that my feet have become dry and appear to be cracked. Could walking so much have caused this? What should I do?
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Why do shoes give me a rash?

Every time I wear one pair of shoes, my feet break out in a rash. I'm not really sure why though. Why could my shoes give me these rashes? And what can I do to treat it?
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Are there home remedies for foot fungus?

I think I have a fungus from my college shower (it's a shared shower with the whole floor, so it's not the cleanest). Are there any remedies that I can use at home to get rid...
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How can I get rid of a fungal infection?

I've had a fungal infection on one toenail for a couple of years now. I've been prescribed creams, but none of them worked. Is there any other treatment?
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Why does my big toe hurt when I apply too much pressure?

My big toe hurts when I apply too much pressure on it. Can it be because of an ingrown nail? What does an ingrown nail look like?
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How can I get rid of athlete's foot?

I think I caught athlete's foot from being in my locker room. My foot is itchy and is also red. Is there anything I can do to get rid of athlete's foot?
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How do you repair an ingrown toenail?

I noticed on my big toe on my left foot, that there's an ingrown toenail. It hurts and is sensitive to the touch. Is it infected? How can I treat on my own?
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Is there a cure for toenail fungus?

I've got a toenail fungus. I've tried the over the counter treatments and it hasn't even affected it. Is there a cure for toenail fungus?
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