Return to Index Ingrown Nails are often caused by improper trimming. However, shoe pressure, injury, fungus infections, and poor foot structure can also contribute to this painful problem. To help avoid ingrown nails, foot healthcare providers recommend that you trim your nails straight across, just slightly longer than the end of the toe and use sharp toenail clippers for a clean cut. Return to Index Warts are caused by a virus which gets into the skin through a cut or scrape. According to the APMA, they are more likely to affect children and teenagers who tend to go barefoot.
Most warts are harmless, but they can be painful.
The APMA recommends that, as a rule, you should not let your children go barefoot, except under controlled conditions, and make sure feet stay dry and clean to avoid this problem. A little care and attention can result in healthier feet and a better sense of overall well-being. According to the APMA, if you make these simple procedures a habit, you'll always put your best foot forward. Wear socks like those made of Duraspun high bulk acrylic to keep your feet dry and reduce rubbing in your toes. Use a good quality foot powder to keep feet dry.