“Toe jam” refers to a buildup of debris and gunk between the toes. It can result from sock lint and dirt, but inflammation, pain, and a strong odor may be a sign of infection. Many factors can cause ...

Infection and abscess formation are caused by bacteria entering the damaged, underlying tissue of the toe.” “Hoof wall cracks are either vertical (sand cracks) or horizontal,”said Dr. Jan Shearer of ...

An abscess occurs when an infection causes a pocket of pus to develop. Abscesses can develop on the skin, in the mouth, or inside the body. Bacterial infections typically cause abscesses. Pus develops ...