5 Quick Ways to Remove Hard Foot Skin, Corns and Calluses

It’s hard to put your best foot forward when calluses have taken up residence on your feet. The hard skin is painful, and it’s an unattractive addition to otherwise perfectly polished tootsies. When cream just won’t cut it, these methods will help you get rid of stubborn calluses. 

What causes hammer, claw, and mallet toes?

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Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes

Tight shoes are the most common cause of these toe problems. Wearing tight shoes can cause the toe muscles to get out of balance. If a shoe forces a toe to stay in a bent position for too long, the muscles tighten and the tendons shorten, or contract.

Achilles Tendinitis : Symptoms & Treatment

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Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. 

Gout: Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors

Overview

Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It's characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in the joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe.