What shoe inserts can help relieve bunion or bunionette pain?

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If you've already developed a bunion or bunionette, you can help alleviate the pain by padding the protuberance with felt or moleskin. Try a donut-shaped pad if your foot tends to turn too far inward when you walk. Another helpful aid is a shoe stretcher with a special plastic plug that can be placed in the shoe to stretch the bunion/bunionette area, thereby relieving the pressure on your foot at that point.

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Corns, Calluses & Bunions

Our hands and feet take a lot of abuse. We don't wear gloves for yard work; shoes don't fit well. The irritation causes skin to harden, or get flaky and dry - resulting in painful corns, calluses, and bunions. Over-the-counter products can help. If you have diabetes, don't ever ignore any signs of these irritations - as they can develop into very serious conditions. An infection or ulcer needs medical treatment.

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