Tinea pedis: It usually starts between the toes or on the soles of the feet and can progress to the whole body. Tinea pedis is a viral infection. Human feet are susceptible to viral growth in a moist environment due to the secretion of sweat glands from wearing knitted shoes and socks for a long period of time. The main symptoms of tinea pedis are shedding of scaly epithelium, scratching, inflammatory reaction and blister formation. You can prevent infection by washing your feet daily with warm water and changing your shoes and socks regularly to minimize foot moisture. The scratching sensation caused by tinea pedis can make it difficult to sleep or eat. See a podiatrist as soon as you contract tinea pedis. If blisters form on the surface, don’t pick at them, keep your feet dry and wear socks to minimize friction. If the blister ruptures on its own, wash the surface with antiseptic solution and bandage it with sterilized gauze. Smelly Feet: Due to the excessive secretion of the 250,000 sweat glands in the feet and poor ventilation of shoes and socks, smelly feet can easily occur. Daily cleanliness and hygiene are important. Change shoes and socks daily and keep them dry. Depending on the circumstances, change them as they get wet. In addition, you can apply topical antiperspirant powder or soak your feet in vinegar or warm water to reduce foot odor. Mallet toe: This is a condition in which the toes are in a claw-like curved position, mostly in the second toe. This is caused by a bunion that tilts the big toe outward and sits squeezed underneath the second toe. The other three toes can also be affected. Muscle imbalances, as well as compression from shoes and socks, can cause mallet toe deformities. Also, corns or calluses can form locally due to friction of the deformed toes from shoes. Therefore, it is important to minimize foot pressure. Surgical procedures are necessary to correct the deformity and restore the normal position. Neuroma: It is caused by the overgrowth of nerve cells and is most commonly seen between the third and fourth toes. Its formation is due to compression and frictional irritation of the nerve by bone or other tissues. Abnormal bone mechanisms, as well as ill-fitting shoes, are conditions that contribute to neuromas. Neuromas can cause pain, burning-like sensations, and numbness in the toes. Conservative treatment involves bandages or orthotic insoles to reduce friction and compression, or local injections of hydrocortisone to relieve symptoms. Surgery is required if necessary. Warts: caused by a viral infection, which can invade through small cuts in the skin or through skin infections. Children, especially teenagers around the age of 10, are more susceptible to infection than adults. Although warts are painful and aesthetically displeasing, they are not harmful. The main cause of warts is trauma to the skin caused by walking barefoot on the ground or on dirty objects. There are several ways that podiatrists can eradicate warts.