A bunion that develops on your little toe (pinky toe) instead of the big toe, is called a bunionette. Also called a Tailor’s Bunion, bunionettes are different than regular bunions.
For one, their location is different. Bunions are located at the base of the big toe, on the inside of the foot. Bunionnettes are formed on the outside of the foot, though at the base of the little toe.
Second, bunionettes are rarer and often caused by external factors such as constant rubbing and pressure against the little toe. Bunions, on the other hand, are also genetic and caused by bone and tissue enlargement that may have nothing to do with outside factors.
Regardless of these differences, both bunions and bunionettes can be extremely painful and do not go away on their own. Reach out to a specialized doctor for bunions, as early diagnoses and treatment ensure early relief.