Some of those problems may include bunions. Bunions are painful big toe joints, which can become swollen and tender. The deformity causes the first joint of the big toe to slant outward and the second joint to angel toward the other toes. There are conservative and preventative steps, which can minimize the discomfort of bunions, but surgery is often recommended. You may decide to see a specialist about ingrown toe nails .
Ingrown toenails are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the skin.
They are usually caused by improper nail trimming, but also by shoe pressure, injury, fungus infection, heredity, and poor structure. Toenails should be trimmed straight across with toe nail clippers. MedAvenue can help you find a podiatrist close to your area. He or she is a health care professional, trained in the care of your feet. Rest assured that your podiatrist would have passed rigorous state board examinations before they are licensed, and most require continuing education programs for regular license renewal.