Why does my big toe keep cracking?

Why does my big toe keep cracking?

Popping and cracking your toes can be simply the harmless release of a gas found in the fluid in your joints, or it can be a sign of a more serious joint disorder. At NY Foot Health, we know arthritis is a disabling disease that affects over 40 million Americans.

Why is the skin on my toes splitting?

Most fissures on your foot occur as a result of allowing the feet to consistently be too dry or too moist, for different reasons. A dried-out foot as a result of a dry environment and lack of moisturizing will lead to the skin losing flexibility and cracking in areas where it once stretched and twisted healthily.

How do you heal a cracked callus on your big toe?

Soak the area with the corn or callus (let’s use your foot as an example) in warm water until the skin softens – usually 5 to 10 minutes. Wet a pumice stone or emery board. While the skin on your foot is still soft, gently move the pumice stone or emery board across the corn or callus to remove dead tissue.