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Have your toes — all of them except your big toe — started to look different, like they’ve fallen out of alignment? Do they seem to face every which way and bend in the middle? Aside from your toes’ unusual appearance, you might also experience discomfort and other symptoms. These...

Perhaps you tripped on a stair, made an awkward move in your exercise class, or missed a step on a ladder. Even walking on an uneven surface can do it — one wrong move, and you sprain your ankle.  You’re not alone. It happens to 25,000 people every day in...

An ingrown toenail affects a small part of your body but can cause significant pain, particularly when the sharp, curved outer nail edge starts piercing the skin. This typically happens in the big toe. If you have an ingrown toenail, you’re in good company — about 20% of people will...

If you find yourself saying, “My feet are killing me!” it could be for many reasons: tight shoes, an ingrown toenail, or maybe something you hadn’t considered — a bunion. Approximately 1 in 5 Americans live with bunions, which are bony protrusions on the big toe joint. Bunions cause an...

Toenail fungus is more than a cosmetic concern; it’s a contagious infection that can spread to those around you. It affects an estimated 6 million-7 million people in the United States. Toenail fungus is pervasive because it spreads relatively easily. If you’re dealing with a fungal infection, take proactive steps...