How to Cut Out an Ingrown Toenail Edge

If you have an ingrown toenail, you may be experiencing a good deal of pain, redness, tenderness, and swelling. If left untreated, your toe may become infected, and may even impact the bone. The good news is that ingrown toenails are relatively easy to cut out, even before it becomes necessary to see a doctor.

Jeff Herman
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Foot Massage & Pregnancy

Proponents of foot massage for pregnant women claim it has undeniable powers over the pregnant body, while opponents range from cautious and skeptical to adamantly opposed to the validity of these claims. Others remain ambivalent and look at the controversy as unimpressive.

Jean Jenkins
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Lindsay Lohan Lost Half Her Finger and Here’s How She Saved It

Lindsay Lohan just had part of her finger torn off, but do you think that stopped her from celebrating "Mean Girls Day" ?

Hillary Eaton
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Home Remedies for Sweaty Hands

Sweaty hands plague many people, either during extreme stress or on a daily basis. In severe cases, you may want to consider surgery, Botox injections or home kits which actually use electric currents to address the problem.

Ellen Douglas
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How to Get Rid of Smelly Feet From Sandals

Summer’s open-toed shoes do not keep foot odors at bay. If you experience foot odor after wearing sandals, your feet may not be entirely to blame. When your feet produce sweat, such as after a long walk in your sandals, the sweat itself does not necessarily smell.

Rachel Nall
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Home Remedy of Citric Acid & Baking Soda to Kill Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus is a stubborn health condition that causes malformation and discoloration of toenails. In addition, toenail fungus may increase the occurrence of athlete's foot or infection to the nail bed. Home remedies can be as effective as pharmaceutical treatments. Both require regular applications.

Sara Clement
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Natural Home Remedies for Cuticle Repair

Cracked and ragged cuticles aren’t just unsightly -- they are unhealthy. Damaged cuticles can allow bacteria, fungus and dirt to get under your skin, leading to infection. If your cuticles need a little TLC, deep moisturizers will soothe and heal them.

Kimberly Johnson
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What Causes the Symptoms of Burning & Aching Feet?

Burning and pain in the feet are common symptoms experienced by many people and can have a variety of causes. Foot pain can be brought on by something as simple as wearing socks that become too damp with perspiration and rub on your skin, or from a case of athlete's foot.

Susan Kaye
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Foot Massage and Benefits on Brain

Can massaging your big toe make your brain work better? Practitioners of foot reflexology, a kind of foot massage based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, would say yes. According to the tenets of reflexology, the foot contains reflex points that correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body.

Susan Rush
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How to Restore a Damaged Toenail Bed

An injured toenail bed can cause serious problems. For instance, you're at a greater risk for infection and the nail might fall off. Even worse, if the damage to the toenail bed is severe, the nail may never grow back.

Brenda Barron
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How to Remove Soft Corns Between My Toes

Corns aren't a serious or life-threatening medical condition, but they can be painful and irritating. They happen when skin builds up over a place of increased friction, according to the Connecticut Surgical Group, like where two toes rub together. Some corns are hard and leathery, while others appear soft and moist.

Lillian Downey
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About Toenail Fungus Laser Treatment

Fungal infection of the toenails, called onychomycosis, causes the toenails to become thick and hardened with crumbling edges. According to MayoClinic.com, the infection may first appear as a small white spot that eventually spreads, infecting the whole nail. One or more toenails can be affected.

Kathryn Meininger
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