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Ingrown Toenails Symptoms
Pain or tenderness in the toe (most often the big toe). Redness or pus may develop if infection develops.

Ingrown Toenails Causes
Curved nails, tight shoes, improper nail trimming.

Ingrown Toenails Treatment
Over-the-counter ingrown toenail treatments; antibiotic ointment; saltwater foot soaks to reduce inflammation. In severe cases, your doctor may need to remove the ingrown portion of the nail and prescribe oral antibiotics.

Ingrown Toenails Prevention
Trim toenails straight across. Avoid wearing tight shoes or socks.

Genital Warts Symptoms
Skin-colored or pink growths that develop in the genital area. Warts can grow in clusters resembling cauliflower or broccoli. They are contagious and spread through contact as well as from mother to child during delivery. Genital warts may also develop in the mouth or throat.

Genital Warts Causes
A virus known as human papilloma virus, or, HPV Without treatment, HPV can lead to abnormal cell changes in the cervix that are detected through an abnormal pap smear. Genital warts can lead to cervical cancer in some cases so they must be treated.

Genital Warts Treatment
Your physician may use either topical medications or surgery to remove warts, depending on their location and size. Surgical options include laser surgery, cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen), or electrocautery (electrical burning). The application of topical medications such as Aldara, Condolox, or Podophyllin is a painless alternative. If your partner has been infected, it is imperative that he or she be treated as well.

Genital Warts Prevention
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of genital warts is one of several reasons it’s important for women of color to get regular gynecological exams, including Pap smears. Look for the release of a new vaccine for HPV.

Foot Odor Symptoms
Pungent, persistent odor emanating from feet.

Foot Odor Causes
Sweating; growth of bacteria or fungi on feet, especially feet trapped in tight shoes.

Foot Odor Treatment
If odor is accompanied by other symptoms such as itching, burning, blisters, or discolored nails, see your doctor. You may have athlete’s foot or a bacterial or fungal infection that requires medication.

Foot Odor Prevention
Wash feet, including between toes, with antibacterial soap. Dry feet and sprinkle antifungal foot powder on feet and in shoes. Wear only cotton socks; change your socks during the day if you sweat a lot, and remove pantyhose as soon as your workday ends. Discard old smelly shoes.