A plantar wart is a wart caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), which occurs on the sole or toes of the foot. A plantar wart may be painful when walking or standing, and when pressure is applied to the sides of the wart. Plantar warts can spread easily and may present as a cluster of warts. Continue reading
Fungal nail refers to a fungal infection of the nail, which is more common in the toenails than in fingernails. The body normally hosts a variety of microorganisms including bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the body, while others can multiply rapidly and form infections. Fungal nail problems are caused when a fungus spreads under the nail into the nailbed. The fungus may infect a broken or injured nail or can spread to the nail from a nearby skin infection such as athlete’s foot (tinea). Continue reading
Cracked heels (also sometimes called ‘heel fissures’) are a common condition where cracks form in the skin around the rim of the heel. The cracks are usually easy to see on inspection of the heel. The condition is more serious if the skin (callus) is thick and the cracks are deep. Complications can include bleeding and infection. Continue reading
A bunion is a bony bulge or bump on the outside of the base of the big toe joint. When a bunion is present, the big toe will usually angle in toward the second toe and there is often bursitis at the base of the big toe. This condition is also sometimes called hallux valgus or hallux abducto valgus (HAV). Continue reading
An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail grows into the skin on one or both sides of the nail bed. It is often a painful condition, and may or may not be accompanied by infection. Ingrown toenails commonly occur in the big toe, but can also affect smaller toes.
Ingrown toenails can occur in adults and children.
What causes an ingrown toenail?
Some key causes of ingrown toenails are: Continue reading
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