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Athlete’s foot, medically known as tinea pedis, thrives in moist, dark areas like shower floors, gym, and any common areas where people congregate. While it is an annoying and embarrassing problem, it is fortunately mostly straightforward to treat. This extremely contagious fungal foot infection causes severe itching and burning in dry, flaking feet. The fungus…

What is Diabetes?  Diabetes is a chronic disease that impacts the way your body turns food into energy, diabetes is long-lasting and those who suffer must remain educated to best take care of themselves. Basically, diabetes happens when the individual does not make enough insulin.  Therefore, too much sugar stays in their blood stream. Increase…

Diabetes is a chronic, progressive disease, and many who have it will eventually develop a complication called neuropathy. This problem causes tingling and numbness that can lead to foot ulcers, as those with diabetes often have diminished sensation and won’t notice minor scratches or pressure and their sores tend to get less attention than someone…

Diabetes is a serious disease and if you have it, you should be very diligent in monitoring your foot health. Diabetics are prone to poor circulation, weaker immunity, and impaired foot nerve function. Diabetic feet are also more susceptible to the development of sores and non-healing ulcer wounds that can become infected. Without prompt treatment,…

Do your cuticles bother you? Have you ever trimmed them during a pedicure? While it may seem like an inexpensive and simple way to get rid of what you find inconvenient, podiatrists recommend leaving them be. While you may find that monthly pedicures or even at-home foot care is a fun past time, remember one…

Dry air, particularly in the wintertime, can wreak havoc on your feet and rob them of the moisture they need to stay healthy and soft. This can cause hard, cracked heels, especially because your feet are naturally dryer than most other body areas. Causes range from improper footwear to being very physically active or using…

Even though the furniture in your house hasn’t moved, and you most definitely know where it is, sometimes you end up running into it. Whether you trip over the umbrella stand, bump your hip on the dining table or accidentally kick the coffee table, we’ve all been there. Hitting your toe is never fun, but…

Itchy feet can be incredibly annoying, especially when you have shoes and socks on and can’t seem to get to the itch. Not only does it cause stress, but it can significantly impact the quality of your life. If you’re suffering from itchy feet, you’re probably wondering what is causing it and what you can…

Ankle sprains are incredibly common. Each day, 25,000 people in the United States experience the injury. Sprains often occur during sports, but walking on an uneven surface or wearing unstable shoes, such as high heels, can cause instability and force the foot and ankle into unnatural positions. If you’re unlucky enough to experience an ankle…

Surgery of any kind can disrupt your life in both small and big ways, and bunion surgery certainly brings with it considerations on both ends of the spectrum. If you’ve decided to end the discomfort and pain your bunion is giving you by undergoing a surgical procedure, we’ve pulled together 10 tips to help your…