Wash feet daily with mild soap and lukewarm water
Dry feet thoroughly, especially between the toes
Exfoliate dead skin with a pumice stone or foot file...
Wear properly fitted shoes with enough toe room
Choose shoes with cushioned insoles and supportive arches
Avoid high heels and narrow-toe shoes for long periods
Wear moisture-wicking...
Gather supplies: nail polish remover, cotton pads, nail clippers, nail file, foot soak or basin, towel, cuticle pusher, pumice stone or foot file, cuticle...
Trim toenails too short
Cut toenails with rounded edges
Wear tight shoes
Wear narrow-toe footwear
Repeatedly bump or injure the toe
Pick at the corners of the nail
Pull or...
Soak your feet in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes before trimming
Use clean, sharp toenail clippers
Cut toenails straight across
Avoid rounding the corners
Leave nails...
Wash feet daily with soap and water
Dry feet completely, especially between the toes
Change socks every day, or more often if sweaty
Wear moisture-wicking socks
Choose breathable...
Wash feet daily with soap and water
Dry feet thoroughly, especially between the toes
Change socks daily, or more often if sweaty
Wear moisture-wicking socks
Rotate shoes and...
Keep the affected nail clean and dry
Trim and file the nail regularly
Use an antifungal nail treatment
Apply over-the-counter antifungal cream or solution to surrounding skin
Consider...
Wash feet daily with soap and water
Dry feet completely, especially between the toes
Change socks daily or more often if sweaty
Wear breathable shoes
Rotate shoes and...
Rest the foot and reduce activities that worsen pain
Apply ice to the heel for 15–20 minutes several times a day
Wear supportive shoes with cushioning...
Wash feet daily with soap and water
Dry feet thoroughly, especially between the toes
Wear moisture-wicking socks
Change socks at least once a day, or more if...
Wear clean, moisture-wicking socks
Rotate shoes and let them dry between wears
Air out shoes after each use
Remove insoles and let them dry separately
Use shoe trees...
Wear wide-toe-box shoes
Avoid high heels and tight shoes
Use bunion pads or cushions
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes at a time
Rest the foot when pain flares
Take...
Wear wide-toe, low-heeled shoes
Use bunion pads or toe spacers
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes at a time
Take over-the-counter pain relievers if safe for you
Rest and...
Wear wide-toe, low-heeled shoes
Use bunion pads or cushions
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes at a time
Rest and reduce activities that worsen pain
Take over-the-counter pain relievers...
Use an over-the-counter salicylic acid wart remover daily
Soak the foot in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes before treatment
Gently file the dead skin...
Stop drinking alcohol
Drink plenty of water
Elevate your feet above heart level
Walk or move around gently
Reduce salt intake
Wear loose, comfortable footwear
Rest and avoid standing for...
Wash feet daily with soap and water
Dry feet completely, especially between the toes
Change socks every day, or more often if sweaty
Wear moisture-wicking socks
Rotate shoes...
Wear wider shoes with a roomy toe box
Avoid tight, narrow, or high-heeled shoes
Use bunionette pads or cushions
Try toe spacers or separators
Apply ice to reduce...
