Minor Wound Care Methods
A wound is defined as damage to the skin’s surface. Wounds occur when there is a break in the skin due to a cut or scrape. A wound can …
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Hard and Soft Corns
A corn on the foot can cause pain that can be so severe many people change their gait, or walking style, to compensate for their discomfort. A corn is a small …
The Perils of Walking Barefoot
Many people welcome the warmer weather for the opportunity to go shoeless and feel the earth beneath their feet. However, if an individual walks barefoot for prolonged periods of …
Dealing With Toenail Fungus
A toenail infection may be caused by a fungus, and this condition is known as onychomycosis. This fungus is extremely contagious and thrives in moist, warm environments. Many people …
Causes of Foot Pain
Foot pain is a common problem that affects people all across the globe. There are many different types of foot pain that develop for various reasons. Pain between the third …
Who Gets Athlete’s Foot?
Athlete’s foot is a particular foot condition that is essentially a fungal infection. Caused by a fungus, athlete’s foot is characterized by scaly skin texture and redness. Many patients often …
All About Gout Crystals
An arthritic condition known as gout is primarily caused by having an excess amount of uric acid in the system. This buildup produces uric crystals that form in the …
Why Does My Heel Hurt?
Heel pain is a common foot condition. It can happen for a variety of reasons and generally causes severe pain and discomfort. Plantar fasciitis is a foot ailment that affects …
What Is a Plantar Fibroma?
A plantar fibroma is a ball of fibrous tissue that develops in the arch of the foot. Though plantar fibromas are benign, they can cause a great deal of pain and …
Forefoot Pain
The forefoot is the front part of the foot that contains ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, metatarsal bones, and phalanges. The metatarsal bones are the five long bones …