These are the areas of thickened skin due to abnormal pressure. Corns are concentrated spots on top of the foot. Calluses are diffused on bottom of the foot. Both can cause pain when pressed. Tight shoes or toe deformities may be the cause.

• Proper footwear.
• Callus file.
• In extreme case, see a podiatrist.

Ingrown Toenails

The nails grow into the skin, causing redness and pain. This can be due to tight shoes, poor nail trimming, or naturally curved nail that easily penetrate the skin.

• Loose socks and proper shoes.
• Cut nail straight across.
• If problem persists, see a podiatrist.

Bunions

A bump on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe. As the big toe is continually pushed toward the other toes, pain will result. It is caused by tight footwear such as narrow high heeled shoes. Bunions can be inherited.

• Proper footwear.
• Use of prescribed Orthotics.
• In extreme case, surgery can be performed.

Athlete's Foot

The fungus found in the locker room will invade the areas between toes and soles, causing itchness, redness, cracking, blisters and infection.

• Keep feet clean and dry.
• Apply antifungal lotion or powder.
• If infection persists, consult your podiatrist.

Cracked heels are caused by dry skin, prolong standing, overweight, or opened back shoes. When the crack is deep, it will cause discomfort while standing, bleed or even be infected.

• Apply oil based moisturzing oitment daily.
• Avoid footwear with opened back.
• For severe cracks, podiatric treatments such as hard skin removal, strapping to hold the cracks together, or heel cup.

High Arched Feet

The gap between the ground and the inner side of the foot becomes too great. It can be normal for some people, or hereditary. The symptoms vary from no or mild pain to discomfort while walking.

• Proper footwear.
• If problem persists, see a podiatrist for prescribed orthoses.

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