{"id":32108,"date":"2023-08-25T13:25:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T17:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=32108"},"modified":"2023-08-25T13:25:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T17:25:16","slug":"common-foot-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/common-foot-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Common Foot Issues\u2014And How To Deal With Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You put your feet through <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a lot<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the daily\u2014and all that walking, running, high-intensity exercising, and cramming your toes into all sorts of shoes can lead to some seriously annoying (and sometimes painful) issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is, there are plenty of treatment options for common foot woes\u2014and some can even be solved using natural remedies at home. Keep reading to learn how to show your feet TLC and soothe your peskiest problems. Your healthiest feet ever, coming right up!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-family: 'Josefin Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"><strong>ABOUT OUR EXPERTS<\/strong>: <\/em><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marcela Correa is a licensed professional medical pedicurist and owner of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medipedinyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medi Pedi NYC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Podiatrist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressivefootcareny.com\/our-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruce Pinker<\/a>, D.P.M., is a fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/drd-lucs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. D-LuCS<\/a>. Jacqueline M. Sutera, D.P.M., is a podiatrist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citypodiatry.com\">City Podiatry<\/a> in New York City.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>1. Athlete\u2019s Foot\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as tinea pedis, athlete\u2019s foot is a fungal infection of the skin and feet that usually pops up in the space between toes, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthywater\/hygiene\/disease\/athletes_foot.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CDC).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s common for anyone living a healthy lifestyle and can be caused by walking barefoot in shared common areas, not drying feet well, not changing socks often enough, or not cleaning shoes properly, explains <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marcela Correa, licensed professional medical pedicurist and owner of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medipedinyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medi Pedi NYC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got athlete\u2019s foot, \u201csoaking your feet in diluted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/superfoods\/apple-cider-vinegar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vinegar<\/a> may be helpful,\u201d shares podiatrist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressivefootcareny.com\/our-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruce Pinker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, D.P.M., a fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine and founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drd-lucs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. D-LuCS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vinegar has <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antifungal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> properties<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, according to research published in the journal <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thepab.org\/files\/2020\/June-2020\/PAB-MS-190120474.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pure and Applied Biology<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in most cases, you\u2019ll need to use a topical antifungal cream or gel to get rid of this pesky problem, says Pinker. Common ingredients in topical antifungals include clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine, and tolnaftate. \u201cIt&#8217;s essential to follow the product&#8217;s instructions and keep the affected area clean and dry for the best results,\u201d adds Correa. \u201cIf you have any doubts or questions, it&#8217;s always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional or pharmacist.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you want to prevent athlete\u2019s foot, it\u2019s critical to be careful in public showers and bathrooms, says Jacqueline M. Sutera, D.P.M., a podiatrist at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citypodiatry.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City Podiatry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in New York City. \u201cAvoid [athlete\u2019s foot] by always wearing shower shoes, and do not walk barefoot when at a hotel, pool, gym, or spa,\u201d she says. The CDC also advises keeping your toenails clean and short since they can house and spread the infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Toenail Fungus<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond athlete\u2019s foot, the other biggest fungal offender your feet face is toenail fungus, a.k.a. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onychomycosis. \u201cThis is an extremely common condition affecting millions of individuals globally,\u201d says Pinker. According to the CDC, fungal nail infections are caused by different types of fungi in the environment. If there are any small cracks in your nails or the surrounding skin, then these fungi can get in and cause an infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf mild cases are addressed early on, various topicals, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/tea-tree-oil-2-fl-oz-oil\/vs-3959\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tea tree oil<\/a> and liquid antifungals can be effective,\u201d says Pinker. (FYI: Tea tree oil is antifungal, per research published in the journal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9055360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin Pharmacology and Physiology<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re dealing with toenail fungus, you\u2019ll also want to keep your feet clean and dry, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/fungal\/nail-infections.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">notes the CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, because excessive moisture allows fungus to thrive. To make this easier, Correa recommends wearing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medipedinyc.com\/shop\/silicone-toe-cap-for-large-toe-set-of-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toe sleeve<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent water from getting trapped between your nail bed and your toe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For moderate to severe cases of toenail fungus, natural remedies likely won\u2019t be effective, says Pinker. In these cases, you\u2019ll probably need to take an oral antifungal or potentially get laser treatment to send the infection packing, he says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid future fungal infections, follow the same prevention practices you would for athlete\u2019s foot, Sutera says. That means no walking around barefoot in public showers and locker rooms and keeping your toenails short and clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Ingrown Toenails\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you snip your toenails too short\u2014especially around the sides of your big toe\u2014though, then you could leave yourself vulnerable to an ingrown toenail, warns the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/orthoinfo.aaos.org\/en\/diseases--conditions\/ingrown-toenail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AAOS). \u201cThese occur when a part of the toenail cuts into the skin,\u201d says Sutera. \u201cThe skin then becomes painful, swollen, and may even become infected.\u201d Ouch!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few things you can do to treat an ingrown toenail naturally. \u201cIf an ingrown occurs, start by soaking in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/b\/dr-teals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epsom salt<\/a> and warm water to bring down the swelling and redness,\u201d says Sutera. (The AAOS suggests soaking your foot three to four times a day.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/fingernails-health-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Your Fingernails Say About Your Health<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may want to try cutting the nail (without cutting into the corner!) and applying antibiotic ointment and a bandage, adds Sutera. \u201cIf symptoms don&#8217;t resolve, you should seek help from your podiatrist.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to prevent ingrown toenails is to cut your toenails straight across when trimming them, says Pinker. Avoiding pointy-toed or narrow shoes can also help you avoid them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Corns and Calluses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/everyday-care\/injured-skin\/burns\/treat-corns-calluses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Dermatology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AAD), corns and calluses are hard, thickened areas of skin that develop naturally to help protect the skin underneath. Calluses can appear anywhere on the body where there\u2019s friction, while corns happen where there\u2019s bone pressure against the skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per the AAD, corns and calluses are common on the tops and sides of the toes and balls of the feet\u2014which makes sense, as they can be the result of friction produced by running and exercising, says Correa. They can also be caused by wearing improperly fitted shoes, notes the AAD.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though they may not be cute, calluses are \u201chealthy and normal\u201d and there\u2019s no way to get rid of them completely, says Correa. What can help, though, is maintaining a regular foot care routine. She recommends using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/natural-beauty-skin\/personal-care\/lotion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">foot cream<\/a> daily and exfoliating the feet once a week. (Good ingredients to look for in a foot cream include salicylic acid, ammonium lactate, and urea, which help soften hard calluses, per the AAD.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corns, on the other hand, tend to be more tender and painful than calluses. Whereas calluses are usually thick, hardened, flattened patches of skin that are less sensitive than the surrounding skin, corns are hardened areas of skin, often with a raised bump that can be super painful, explains the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/16896-corns-and-calluses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleveland Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Wearing properly fitting shoes is key when dealing with corns, says Pinker. And if your corns are painful<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and make walking difficult, you may need to see a doctor to have them removed, he suggests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Plantar Warts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plantar warts are small, rough growths on the feet that are caused by an HPV virus, according to Sutera. They <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/plantar-warts\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usually show up on the balls or heels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since those areas experience the most pressure. Like athlete\u2019s foot, you contract plantar warts by coming into contact with the virus, she says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFungal and viral wart conditions are best evaluated and treated by your podiatrist because they are difficult to treat and are also contagious,\u201d says Sutera. One common in-office treatment option is cryotherapy, which involves applying liquid nitrogen to the wart to freeze it off, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/plantar-warts\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You may also be able to use a prescription-strength salicylic acid peeling medicine at home to help remove the wart a layer at a time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to avoiding plantar warts is the same as that to avoiding athlete\u2019s foot and toenail fungus: Don\u2019t walk around barefoot in public showers or locker rooms!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Blisters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet another common foot problem is the dreaded blister. These small pockets of fluid typically form in the upper layers of the skin after damage occurs, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/injuries\/skin-injuries\/blisters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Health Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NHS). Although they can happen anywhere, they most often happen on the hands and feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBlisters are caused by friction,\u201d explains Sutera. Basically, they pop up when your foot rubs against your shoe. Thankfully, the NHS says most blisters go away on their own in around three to seven days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/protect-your-joints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Research-Backed Ways To Protect Your Joints<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can help alleviate the discomfort of a blister by gently washing and bandaging the area with antibiotic ointment, says Sutera. \u201cIt is generally okay to gently pop [a blister] with a sanitized safety pin and drain it,\u201d she adds. \u201cDo not deroof the blister, but do cover it with a band-aid and antibiotic ointment.\u201d If the blister gets infected or is very raw and painful, then see your podiatrist, she says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can avoid future blisters by not wearing the same shoes every day and all day, says Sutera. The AAD also recommends wearing nylon or moisture-wicking socks to protect your skin. Applying powder or petroleum jelly to areas that tend to experience friction can help, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Bunions\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bunions are bony bumps that can develop inside of the foot by your big toe joint, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/orthoinfo.aaos.org\/en\/diseases--conditions\/bunions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They\u2019re often hereditary, although wearing improperly-fitting footwear can also lead to the formation of bunions, says Pinker.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you develop a bunion, Sutera says you should avoid aggravating shoes, apply a topical or take an oral anti-inflammatory, and ice the area. \u201cIf your bunion gets larger, or is chronically painful, it is time to see your podiatrist,\u201d she notes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have pain and difficulty walking despite making changes to your footwear and have tried at-home remedies (such as topical ointments and OTC painkillers), then surgery may be necessary, according to the AAOS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since bunions can be hereditary, they\u2019re not always avoidable. But there\u2019s one easy thing you can do to slow down their growth if you\u2019re susceptible to them. And that\u2019s making sure you\u2019re wearing comfortable shoes that actually fit!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf your forefoot is square and wide, you should not stuff it into a tight, narrow, or pointy shoe,\u201d says Sutera. \u201cUse arch support and your podiatrist may even make custom molded orthotics for you to slow down the progression of the bunion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. Plantar Fasciitis\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do a lot of workouts that place stress on your heels (like running and cardio dance), you could be at risk for plantar fasciitis, notes the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/plantar-fasciitis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cThis condition occurs when the band of tissue that connects your heel to your toes becomes inflamed,\u201d explains Sutera.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To treat plantar fasciitis, Sutera recommends massaging your arches, stretching your calves, and icing your heels and arches. She also suggests avoiding flat, thin, old, and worn-out shoes (since they won\u2019t offer any support) and avoiding walking barefoot at home.\u00a0 \u201cWear shoes and slippers that are supportive, new, and cushioned,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, you can recover from plantar fasciitis in a few months with at-home treatments, but if your pain gets worse, head to your podiatrist to see what other options are available. They may recommend you go to physical therapy, wear a splint overnight, or use a walking boot for a brief period. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You put your feet through a lot on the daily\u2014and all that walking, running, high-intensity exercising, and cramming your toes into all sorts of shoes can lead to some seriously annoying (and sometimes painful) issues. 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