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There are several common issues that can keep you from feeling confident in open-toe shoes.
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you might kiss that crazy toenail goodbye, ladies.
These develop because of pressure, usually from your shoes.
Callouses are less painful, but can be due to the same friction.
The solution:Corns can be surgically debrided, which means cutting out the hard skin.
When it comes to callouses, Bass recommends a good scrub with a pumice stone to wear them smooth.
Also, its probably time to reconsider some of your shoe choices.
Hammertoes are due to an imbalance of the tendons that bend and extend your toes.
But the only real correction for painful hammertoes is surgery.
Bunions can be hereditary or because of ill-fitting shoes such as pumps and high heels, says Bass.
Note: Pronation is the way the foot rolls inward as you move.
The solution:Again, reconsider your shoes.
Is that pair of pointy-toe flats really worth it?
Pretty much everyone who works out has tangled with this itchy, burning foot disaster.
Its a vicious cycle.
You dont want either fungus to feed the other issue," says Bass.
He also warns that extreme cases can cause loss of the nail altogether.
The solution:Zeichner recommends seeing your doctor for an anti-fungal prescription.
But once you spot it, treat it fast: it can spread to other nails.
Toenails falling out are usually a sign of impact trauma.
Another common cause is trauma to the foot, like stubbing your toe or someone stepping on your foot.
The solution:Time.
You just have to let the nail grow back.
Bass adds that if trauma from exercise is the cause, reevaluate your sneakers to ensure proper fit.
The solution:In general, just be more careful.
ensure you trim your nails straight across, he suggests.
Also, ensure all nail technicians use clean instruments and are trained in proper nail care.
If you do get an ingrown nail, dont let your manicurist go after it.
Now youre ready for sandal season!
