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They are smooth to the touch, vary in size, and are generally round in shape. They are generally mobile masses that can consist of: Fibrous tissues and fluids; A fatty substance that resembles cottage cheese, in which case the cyst may be called "keratin cyst" – this material has a characteristic "cheesy" or foot odor smell
One study compared patients with ingrown toenails to healthy controls and found no difference in the shape of toenails between those of patients and of the control group. The study suggested that treatment should not be based on the correction of a non-existent nail deformity. [7] [8] In some cases, however, there is nail deformity. [9]
Morton's toe is the condition of having a first metatarsal bone that is shorter than the second metatarsal (see diagram). It is a type of brachymetatarsia. [1] This condition is the result of a premature closing of the first metatarsal's growth plate, resulting in a short big toe, giving the second toe the appearance of being long compared to the first toe.
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Chronic paronychia is an infection of the folds of tissue surrounding the nail of a finger or, less commonly, a toe, lasting more than six weeks. [4] It is a nail disease prevalent in individuals whose hands or feet are subject to moist local environments, and is often due to contact dermatitis .
There are benefits to flexibility, whether or not you can specifically touch your toes, says Corbett. The more flexible we are, the more we can do — which is particularly important for staying ...
Clear dripping fluid can be annoying, and a sign of infection or allergies. Here's how to dry up a runny nose fast, according to a doctor.
A toe post wedge resection with an image of the removed nail Surgical procedures for nail disorders A resected wedge from the left side of the left big toe, shown to scale Toe healing process after nail removal. Surgical treatments of ingrown toenails include a number of different options.