
Treatments for Toe Troubles

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Wearing shoes that don’t fit well. Those pointy-toes shoes are super cute, but could be wreaking havoc on your toes. High heels might not hamper your style, but they can certainly hinder your toe health. Shoes that are too narrow or tight can put pressure on places causing a plethora of problems. Footwear faux pas like these can lead to painful ingrown toenails, an aggravated bunion, hammertoes, corns and discolored toenails.
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Wearing the wrong shoes for what you are doing. You wouldn’t go for a run in a ballerina slipper, nor would you head out for a hike in high heels. Wearing a shoe that’s inappropriate for the activity is asking for problems like a broken toe, nerve issues(called neuromas), and even the onset of arthritis from an injury.
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Wearing no shoes at all. Living in Florida with our warm weather we love to roam the house and the outdoors without shoes. Fungal toenails and athlete’s foot can find their way with toes if you bare them in places like locker rooms, gym showers, and community pools.