Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog
An ingrown toenail is a toenail that grows sideways into the nail bed, causing pain and swelling. Ingrown toenails can worsen and cause drainage, turning into a serious infection. Several factors affect whether a person is at risk from an ingrown toenail. The many causes include being overweight, diabetes, participating in sports, having a fungal… Read more »
Athlete’s foot, medically known as tinea pedis, is a common and extremely contagious fungal infection that targets the skin on the feet, particularly the spaces between the toes. Among the primary indicators of athlete’s foot is persistent itching and burning sensations experienced between the toes and on the soles of the feet. The discomfort caused… Read more »
Athlete’s foot is an extremely contagious infection caused by a fungus that results in itching, burning, dry, and flaking feet. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot is known as tinea pedis and thrives in moist, dark areas such as shower floors, gyms, socks and shoes, commons areas, public changing areas, bathrooms, dormitory style houses, locker… Read more »
Foot surgery is typically advised when less invasive treatments fail, or if the foot condition’s long-term prognosis is poor. Patients often worry about perceived risks such as infection, swelling, and pain, as well as extended recovery periods impacting work and activities. However, these concerns are mainly linked to outdated surgical methods. Modern foot surgery, particularly… Read more »
A bunion is a bump that forms at the base of the big toe. Bunions form when the big toe pushes against the next toe, which forces the big toe joint to get bigger and stick out. As a result, the skin over the bunion may start to appear red and it may feel sore…. Read more »
