A neuroma is a pinched nerve or a nerve tumor. It involves the thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves that leads to your toes. This thickening causes pressure against the nerve, irritating it and causing pain. The most common type for neuroma is a Morton’s neuroma, or an intermetatarsal neuroma. These neuromas …
Ingrown toenails happen when the edges or corners of your nails grow into the skin next to the nail. The big toe is most likely to get an ingrown toenail. What causes ingrown toenails? Ingrown toenails can happen in both men and women. Ingrown toenails may be more common in people with sweaty feet, such …
When dead, hard skin (or callus) builds up around the heels, or the ball of our feet, it increases the amount of pressure on the soft tissue surrounding these areas. This can cause discomfort when you’re standing, and over time it may cause the skin to breakdown, leaving painful cracks and fissures – especially common around …
