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Podiatrist talks about Foot Blisters
What are foot blisters?The word “blister” is derived from an old french word “blostre” which was used to describe a nodule induced by leprosy. The average blister is far more common than a case of leprosy however. I am happy to give an overview of sites, solutions,...
Foot fracture or stress fracture
Dealing with Foot Fractures Foot fractures are a common problem affecting many people around the world.The human foot has 26 bones, 107 ligaments, 33 joints, and 19 muscles and tendons. Together your two feet contain around 25 percent of all the bones in your body....
What causes Black Toenails?
What Causes Black Toenails? Most of us have at some point in our lives encountered black toenails. Whether you happened to look down one day and notice one of your toenails had turned completely black, or you’ve seen them on other people, black toenails are common. ...
Corns and Callus on your Feet
Causes of Corns and Callus Corns and Callus appear on your feet as yellowish lumps made up of dead dry skin. If you have been active the skin surrounding the lumps may be very red or bright pink. The associated pain can range from nothing to excruciating. How does...
Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
Get the Right Diagnosis for Heel PainHeel pain is often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is also sometimes called spur syndrome (when a spur is present). Because there are many causes of heel pain, it is important to have a careful diagnosis before any...
Ingrown and Fungal Toenails
When toenails don’t toe the line...Pretty toenails in pink paint are every girls dream. Unfortunately if you’re a sweaty athlete, wear tight shoes all day or your work takes you to places where they are more like to pull out your toenails than paint them for you,...