Explore common nail and skin issues affecting the foot, from fungal infections to skin conditions, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Athlete’s Foot
A fungal skin infection that thrives in dark, moist environments like shoes, causing itching and discomfort.
Black Toenails
Discoloration often due to trauma, causing blood to pool under the nail, resulting in black, purple, or brown nails.
Callus
A thickened area of skin caused by repeated rubbing or pressure, potentially painful and treated through various methods.
Contact Dermatitis
Skin inflammation due to irritants like shoe materials or chemicals, causing redness, itching, or rash.
Corns
Small, circular, thickened skin lesions typically formed by pressure or friction, often with a central core.
Cracked Heels
Dry, fissured skin on the heels from friction, open-back shoes, or underlying issues like diabetes.
Dermatitis
Inflammation caused by contact with irritants, often presenting as redness, itching, or rash on the feet.
Dry Heels
Commonly caused by dry skin or nerve issues; may lead to cracks or discomfort especially in weight-bearing areas.
Eczema of the Foot
Inflammatory condition with red, itchy, dry patches and sometimes blisters, appearing anywhere on the foot.
Foot Bumps
Bony projections or extra bones that may or may not cause pain, often managed with shoe adjustments.
Foot Lumps
Soft tissue masses such as cysts or fat deposits that may cause discomfort or interfere with function.
Foot Odor
Usually caused by bacteria or fungus, especially in sweaty environments like enclosed shoes.
Foot Rash
Can result from eczema, allergic reactions, or fungal infections such as athlete’s foot.
Frostbite
Occurs when foot tissues freeze due to cold exposure, often starting in extremities like toes.
Fungal Nails
A common issue, often following athlete’s foot, where nails become thick, yellow, and crumbly.
Ganglion Cyst
A fluid-filled sac from joint or tendon capsules forming a visible bump, usually benign.
Heel Fissures
Deep cracks in dry heel skin, potentially indicating diabetes or nerve dysfunction.
Inflammation: Acute
Body’s natural response to injury or irritation, resulting in redness, swelling, and heat.
Ingrown Toenails
Toenails that grow into surrounding skin, causing pain and possible infection.
Malignant Melanoma of the Foot
A dangerous skin cancer that may appear under or near toenails, requiring early detection.
Plantar Fibroma
A benign lump in the arch of the foot, embedded in the plantar fascia, possibly painful.
Plantar Wart
Viral skin infection on the sole of the foot, appearing as painful, rough growths.
Hallux Rigidus (Pump Bump)
Stiffness and pain in the big toe joint, making bending difficult.
Puncture Wounds
Injuries from sharp objects penetrating the foot, requiring medical attention to prevent infection.
Rash
Caused by allergic reactions, eczema, or infections; often itchy and red.
Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Discoloration and numbness in toes due to cold exposure or stress, from poor circulation.
Skin Cancer of the Foot
Types include melanoma, basal cell, and squamous cell; often caused by UV exposure.
Smelly Feet
Common in people wearing shoes daily, caused by bacterial or fungal growth in sweat.
Sweaty Feet
Overactive sweat glands in the feet, often genetically driven or stress-related.
Thick Toenails
Often a result of trauma or aging, sometimes due to fungal infections.
Warts
Caused by viruses, typically found on the bottom of the feet and can be painful when walking.
White Toenails
May result from trauma or underlying conditions such as liver or nail matrix disease.
Wounds/Ulcers
Open sores from pressure, poor circulation, or injury; common in diabetics and bed-bound patients.
Yellow Toenails
Usually caused by fungal infections, but also linked to chronic conditions like diabetes or lymphedema.