Unless you were born with overlapping toes, the most likely cause of the problem is continuously wearing shoes of a poor design or those that fit poorly. There are, however, other causes that bear mentioning.
Rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis can cause deformities in the joints, which can cause the toes to overlap or press on each other. Any of the joints of the toes and feet can be affected.
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Onychocryptosis is the medical term used for ingrown toenails. Another less common term is Unguis incarnates. It is a common form of nail disease. While Onychocryptosis can occur on the nails of the hands, it most often affects the toenails. In this condition, the nails grow at an angle, which causes them to cut into the nail bed.
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Simply put, hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. The sweat glands secrete abnormally large amounts of perspiration; much more than what is necessary to cool the body. It can affect any part of the body, but the feet, hands, armpits and groin are most affected, simply because there are more sweat glands in those locations.
Other than excessive sweating, the problem is often accompanied by psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and/or depression. Dehydration … Read the Full Article