Foot powders, antiperspirants, and soaking in vinegar and water can help lessen odor too. Hammertoes buckle into a claw-like position and corns form at the bent joint when these toes rub against the tops of shoes. Usually, the second toe bends into this unnatural shape, but any of the other three smaller toes can be affected as well. Square, open-toed, or prescription shoes may increase comfort. Surgery may be needed to correct this problem.
Ingrown nails result when the corners or sides of nails dig painfully into the skin.
They are frequently caused by improper nail trimming, but also by shoe pressure, injury, fungus infection, heredity, and poor foot structure. Use toenail clippers to trim nails with a slightly rounded edge. Leave nails slightly longer than the end of the toe and don't cut into the corners. The resulting enlargement of the nerve can produce pain, burning, tingling, or numbness between the toes and in the ball of the foot. Warts are caused by a virus that enters the skin through small cuts.