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How do i stop my toe from pointing outwards? the nail faces outwards and it lays flat sideways. it catches on sand when i play beach sports and feels like i am spraining it over and over. help?

Q: how do i stop my toe from pointing outwards? the nail faces outwards and it lays flat sideways. it catches on sand when i play beach sports and feels like i am spraining it over and over. help?

: I would ask to be seen by a podiatrist foot specialist and look at all of you relative’s toes. It runs in some families and gallops in others. If so they may know what helps.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

I would ask to be seen by a podiatrist foot specialist and look at all of you relative’s toes. It runs in some families and gallops in others. If so they may know what helps.

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 6/1/2022

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A member asked:

How do i stop my toe from pointing outwards? the nail faces outwards and it lays flat sideways. it catches on sand when i play beach sports and feels like i am spraining it over and over. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

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