Because an Irish pinky toe sits under the one beside it and often rotates, this can cause pressure on the neighbouring toe. If two bones or joints are pressed close together, this may cause the skin ...

"An Irish pinky toe may look unusual, cause pain or increase your chances of losing it altogether. Added pressure on the toe or toenail can also cause corns, calluses, thickened toenails and even ...

This is where the pinky toe meets the long bone in your foot. This "disperses shoe pressure away from the tailor’s bunion and onto the pad." ...

Pictured, the Irish pinky toe, thickened toenail, hard skin surrounding the nail and a corn From pesky cracked heels and calluses to more serious problems, such as swelling, feet often show signs ...

It is also common to have pain underneath the toe. Often a very thick and painful callus can form in the area. Patients often have trouble wearing closed shoes.

Corns are smaller and more defined than calluses. They have a hard centre surrounded by inflamed skin and often appear on the tops or sides of toes or in areas where there is no weight-bearing ...

Added pressure on the toe or toenail can also cause corns, calluses, thickened toenails and even ulcers that may lead to amputation. Figure 1, The 'Irish Pinky Toe' (consent given by patient to ...

"An Irish pinky toe may look unusual, cause pain or increase your chances of losing it altogether. Added pressure on the toe or toenail can also cause corns, calluses, thickened toenails and even ...