Your toe is red, swollen, and sore. Could it be infected? Toe infections are common -- especially in people with diabetes or a weakened immune system. Knowing what caused your infection can help you ...

Having a toe infection is no fun, especially if you’re on your feet a lot. An infection can start small and build up to the point where you can’t ignore it any more. Here’s what to look for and what ...

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A toe infection can cause pain, swelling, redness, and pus discharge. Types of toe infections include a range of bacterial or fungal infections, trauma, and ingrown toenails. These infections, while ...

Female feet step on the sea wave. Summer vacations concept David Murgueytio had his first pedicure about two years ago in a Rockville, Md., nail salon. It also was his last. The pedicurist pushed his ...

Toenail fungus (the medical term is "onychomycosis") is a very common condition. You can get it from walking around a wet pool deck or locker room, or from sweating in shoes all day. Nail fungi love ...

Fungi love dark, damp places, so your feet are especially vulnerable to fungal infection, says Rebecca Sundling, DPM, a podiatrist at Foot and Ankle Specialists in western Michigan. Both toenail ...

An ingrown toenail can cause a lot of pain, especially in children. There are different causes for an ingrown toenail, but the most common are tight shoes. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner tells you how ...

Dear Doctors: Right after I got a manicure, the skin around two of my fingernails got red and really swollen. My roommate says it can happen when the manicurist cuts your cuticles. Is that true? You ...