Foot problems can affect anyone, female or male, old or young, but it’s women who most commonly experience issues with their feet. At their office, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center see cases of women with foot […]
Nail fungus attacks your nails and causes them to thicken uncomfortably and then crumble. You may also experience an unusual smell. While it can occur with anyone, the elderly and diabetics are at the highest risk. It will start on one toenail, and if left untreated, it can spread to the others. Thankfully, there are […]
An infected foot goes beyond simple pain. It can allow bacteria into your foot and, if left untreated, can cause issues like sepsis or cellulitis. When cellulitis occurs, you will experience an infection that will reach your bloodstream and lymph nodes. Diabetes and ingrown toenails can also lead to disease. You will be able to […]
Nail fungus is a significant and common issue that will occur with feet. It can start small and then spread. As the infection becomes more serious, your nails will crumble and discolor. Over time, you will begin to experience pain and lose the nails or experience infectious conditions in severe cases. Distortion and a horrid […]
Fungal toenail infections can be hard to spot at first since the only visible sign will be some minor discoloration. As the infection progresses, however, the infected nails will become thicker and more brittle, and a funky odor will emanate as the fungi feed on your toenails. Fortunately, the easiest way to deal with fungal […]
Fungi love the warm, moist, and dark conditions found inside your shoes. If you treat a fungal infection of your toenails or feet incompletely, it may not be obvious at first because the infection will appear to be gone. But then it comes back even worse than before. This is often because of incomplete treatment […]
Plantar warts are so named because they grow in the plantar fascia, which is the wide band of fibrous tissue that covers the bottom of the foot. The warts tend to grow where the pressure is the greatest, which generally occurs under the ball and heel areas. Pressure from walking on your foot often causes […]
An athlete’s foot fungal infection can cause red, peeling, and burning skin so it is definitely something to be avoided. Some excellent precautions you can take to keep your feet healthy and be proactive in avoiding a fungal infection are pretty straightforward and easy to achieve. Some great ways to prevent an athlete’s foot fungal […]
Foot odor is a problem faced by nearly everybody and the condition is caused for the most part by the tendency of our feet to sweat excessively. There are literally hundreds of sweat glands in the feet and some of the resultant moisture that is produced gets trapped by your shoes and socks allowing bacteria […]
Toenail fungus can be an unsightly and smelly mess that can really ruin the condition of your toenails. It makes your nails turn yellow, thick, and brittle, and there is often a foul odor associated with the fungal activity. The cause of a fungal nail infection is the same fungi that create athlete’s foot infections, […]
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