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With the onset of cold weather, dry skin is a common issue for many people. While dry skin on the feet is common and is usually treatable with use of moisturizers, below are 3 conditions to look out for that need a little more attention to get rid of:

Many people look at their feet and wonder “why does my nail look like that?” For some, the first reaction is that it is a fungus but not all toenail problems result from a fungal infection. Below are 4 common pathologies that affect the toenails:

If you have diabetes, these tips below will have keep your feet happy and healthy.

What we wear on our feet can impact our ability to perform our daily activities and hobbies. Wearing improper or ill-fitting shoes can cause a lot of foot issues. Below are some things to look for when selecting shoes.

Going to the nail salon for a manicure or pedicure should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Below are a few simple tips to lower your chances of picking up nail fungus or other bacterial infections.

Did you wake up with sudden pain in your foot and are not sure of what it could be? Well, it could very well be gout! For many patients first attack of gout occurs in the big toe.

Plantar warts or verrucas are noncancerous skin growths that most commonly occur on bottom of the feet. Verrucas are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) that invades the skin through tiny cuts and abrasions.

Have you noticed a bump on the inside of your foot that has been progressively growing? Well, that is one of the most common deformities that foot and ankle surgeons see in their office, known as a bunion.

Do you have discolored, thick nails? You may be suffering from nail fungus also known as onychomycosis. The most common symptom of fungal nail infection is thickening and discoloration: white, black, yellow, green.

Psoriasis may classically have widespread skin signs, it sometimes presents as a foot problem. Along with feet, it can occur at many other sites. It is a very common disorder, and has been estimated to affect 2 per cent of the population.

One of the most common fractures seen in the foot is fracture of 5th metatarsal. Metatarsal is the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects with the little toe. There are two types of fractures that occur in the fifth metatarsal: Avulsion...

Pyogenic granulomas are common benign skin growths that are small, round, and usually bloody-red in color. It often seems to follows a minor injury and grows rapidly over a period of a few weeks. They’re also known as capillary hemangioma, or granuloma ...

Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage most commonly caused due to diabetes. It affects upto 50% of type 2 diabetic patients. It leads to numbness, tingling and loss of sensation in your feet and legs. Whereas some patients have extremely painful symptoms

It is a condition caused by weakening of the bones in the foot along with neuropathy or loss of sensation. Most common causes of charcot is diabetes. Other causes include syringomyelia, alcoholism, tabes dorsalis, steroids, infection, trauma etc

Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is seen very often by podiatrists. It is more common in men than in women and more common in young adults.According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, 3 percent of the population suffers from hyperhidrosis.

A neuroma or a “pinched nerve is a painful condition that commonly occurs in feet. It can also be described as benign growth of nerve tissue that forms between the toes, most frequently between the third and fourth toes.

Osteochondral lesions or osteochondritis dessicans involves injuries to the talus and overlying cartilage. It is often described as fracture the talar cartilage. Talus is the bottom bone of the ankle joint. Much of this bone is covered with cartilage.

Heel spurs caused due to occurrence of calcium deposit beneath the bones of heels, which is known as calcaneus. It causes bony growth which is shaped like a small hook. Heel spurs is very painful and can damper one’s life.

Bunion is occurred due to swelling in the soft tissue or in the bone of the big toe. It can cause severe pain and restrain a person from performing regular physical activities. Today you get various options to treat bunions, which help you to get relief

Today many people suffer from foot problems due to lack of physical activity and wearing poorly fitted shoes. The foot and knee are vulnerable to damage and the above reasons play a major role for foot problems. The ankle is made up of elastic component

Like men and women in general, people who are involved in sports face serious problems with their feet from time to time. In such situations, they need the help of a certified sports podiatrist who can help them to recover quickly from such problems.

Are you having trouble wearing shoes because of bony bump on the back of the heel? Do you have a sore spot on the back of you heel? This is because you have Haglund’s deformity or “pump bump”. The name “pump bump” arrived from pump style shoes....

Many people tend to immediately consult a physician if they have an issue with their eyes, teeth or general health, but ignore problems that affect their feet. However, this is quite unwise to do as the feet is the basic foundation of our bodies. Our feet