
Heels And Foot Health
Imagine walking 5 miles in 3-inch Stilettos? If you have every strolled cross country in high heels…
It’s not unusual to think rarely of your toenails, if at all. However, the small pieces of tough protein at the tips of your feet serve an important purpose – part of which is to protect the sensitive skin at the end of your toes. You might find that you hardly notice your toenails, until they begin to show signs of an unflattering or painful problem.
Fortunately, some toenail issues resolve themselves and do not negatively affect your overall health. Sometimes, toenail issues need to be addressed. Here are the most common toenail problems that can occur:
While toenails serve an important purpose, their location on the body means that they are susceptible to these and other problems. Wearing shoes that fit properly, taking good care of your feet, and protecting your feet in environments that could host fungus and bacteria are good ways to prevent some of these issues.