Cold weather can sometimes trigger painful swelling of the fingers and toes, known as chilblains or perniosis. Learn what ...

In March 2022, Richard Bernstein’s leg became swollen. For about five years, he had experienced right toe pain and wondered if it was related to that. At the same time, he noticed a bump in his ...

Treatments for feet swollen and sunburned include remedies like a cold water soak and soothing topical medications. Rarely, you may need medical help. The sun’s warm rays may feel good, but they can ...

Chilblains, painful itchy swellings, occur when cold air causes blood vessels to constrict and then rapidly dilate upon rewarming. This inflammation affects extremities, particularly in damp, chilly ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. If you want to take a step toward better health, see a foot doctor. You might learn something about a ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can cause toe and foot pain. About 50-70% of people with PsA will have foot abnormalities, and 65% will experience swelling in their toes (dactylitis). Your foot contains 26 ...

It’s the wurst-case scenario. People are prone to toe injuries big and small in the summer because they’re playing outside more, wearing less-protective footwear, such as sandals and flip-flops, and ...

Joint pain in your foot is often due to inflammation of the joints (arthritis). This can be from an underlying condition, injury, or infection in your foot or elsewhere. But noninflammatory conditions ...