HOW TO RECOGNIZE IT
To identify a blister, look for skin that has formed a raised bubble and is filled with fluid. Often, blisters are accompaniedby discomfort or pain as they rub against shoes.
WHERE TO FIND IT
Blisters on the foot are most likely to form on the sides ofthe foot and at the heel.
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Bunions are most easily recognized by a bump or swelling on the joint of the big toe. They can also be accompanied by pain, redness, decreased movement of the big toe, or a callus underneath the big toe joint.
WHERE TO FIND IT
Bunions are found at the big toe joint, along the side of the foot.
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Calluses are areas of thick, hard skin that form in response to repeated pressure and friction.
WHERE TO FIND IT
Calluses on the foot are most likely to form on the sole, heel,or ball of foot.
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Corns appear as small pea-sized bumps made of thickened hard skin that can become painful as they push against the soft skin tissue below.
WHERE TO FIND IT
Corns usually appear on or in-between the toes, particularly the small toe.
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Ingrown toenails can be recognized by pain, swelling, andredness along the side of the toenail. Eventually, you may notice drainage or pus if you have developed an infection at the site.
WHERE TO FIND IT
While any toe may be affected, ingrown toenails are most common on either side of the big toe.
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