Suz @db72, I have hammertoes with my small fiber PN. It's been awhile since I had a toe that I thought had an infection but like you because my feet are numb I check them every day normally at bed time. I also wash them daily and use skin moisturizer and wear loose fitting socks at night. My toe knuckles are always a little pink on the worst of my hammertoes but fortunately not infected. Not sure if you have seen it but the following article has some good information on toe infections - https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/infected-toe.