What are Plantar Warts and How Do You Treat Them?

Foot Health, Warts

Plantar Warts (verruca plantaris), also known as myrmecia, are small, hard, noncancerous skin growths that affect the foot, but typically appear on the heels or balls (plantar side) of the foot. They commonly occur in children, adolescents and the elderly. Plantar...

Tips to Keep Your Feet Warm This Winter

Athlete’s Foot, Foot Health

Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the great outdoors – the chilly winter months present a variety of options for fun outdoor activities like skating, skiing, playing in the snow or hiking through a beautiful winter landscape. One thing that...

Fissures And Cracks – What Are They?

Arthritis in the Foot

Fissures And Cracks – What Are They? Our skin is a complicated organ that needs to be supplied with the right quantity of moisture to keep it healthy. Also, visit a center for foot care now! Fissures and cracks are common skin conditions that can cause discomfort and...

Hitting the Field? Here’s How to Avoid Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot affects about one in five people, according to certain studies cited by WebMD. Luckily, it’s a very treatable condition, but that doesn’t mean it’s pleasant to endure. In fact, it can be quite detrimental to a person’s...

Ask The Dr Ankle Sprain

Ankle Sprains & Strains

“I didn’t see the pot hole when running on some back roads recently and I think I twisted my ankle, what should I do”? The most common ways to sprain an ankle are by landing awkwardly after jumping or by walking/running on uneven surfaces. A sprain occurs when...