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  2. Diseases of the foot - Wikipedia

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    Hammer toes are unsightly and reveal a toe that is curled due to a bend in the middle joint of the toe. A hammer toe occur chiefly because the shoe is too tight at the front or the heels are too high. In such situations, the toe is strained against the front of the shoe and results in an abnormal twist. [7]

  3. Corn (pathology) - Wikipedia

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    A corn or clavus (plural clavi or clavuses) is an often painful, cone-shaped, inwardly directed callus of dead skin that forms at a pressure point near a bone, or on a weight-bearing part of the body. When on the feet, corns can be so painful as to interfere with walking.

  4. Gangrene - Wikipedia

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    Gangrene toes in a diabetic. Gangrene is a type of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply. [4] Symptoms may include a change in skin color to red or black, numbness, swelling, pain, skin breakdown, and coolness. [1] The feet and hands are most commonly affected. [1]

  5. Subungual hematoma - Wikipedia

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    Repeatedly thrusting the toes against a shoe's toe box can cause a subungual hematoma called jogger's toe, [8] runner's toe, or black toenail. In a marathon, several percent of runners may be affected. [4] Wearing footwear which fits helps prevent runner's toe. [4]

  6. A Head-to-Toe Guide to Treating Dry Skin - AOL

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    Use these expert-backed tips to treat dry skin from head to toe. Scalp. ... start by using a damp washcloth to buff away dead skin, Marmon says. ... first Black daytime soap in 35 years, unveils ...

  7. This Chronic Skin Condition Is A Common Cause Of Dark ... - AOL

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    In short, melasma is a chronic skin condition that appears as darkened areas on the face due to an overproduction of melanin, says Gina Charles, MO, a family physician specializing in skincare. It ...

  8. Avascular necrosis - Wikipedia

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    Early on, there may be no symptoms. [1] Gradually joint pain may develop, which may limit the person's ability to move. [1] Complications may include collapse of the bone or nearby joint surface. [1] Risk factors include bone fractures, joint dislocations, alcoholism, and the use of high-dose steroids. [1]

  9. Vitamin D not recommended for preventing fractures in older ...

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    The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation advising against using vitamin D to prevent falls and fractures in people over 60. Pharmacist Katy Dubinsky weighs in.