Understanding Athlete’s Foot: What Is It? Athlete’s foot (Tinea Pedis) is a widespread fungal infection targeting areas of the feet that remain dark and moist. "Tinea" refers to a fungal infection, while "pedis" means foot. This condition is common among...
Get ready to slip into those summer sandals because the sunshine is beckoning, and your feet deserve to be at their best. At myfootshop, we understand the anticipation of baring your toes, so here's how to prep your feet for...
Avoid These Common Shoe Blunders for Happy, Healthy Feet! 1. Sizing Woes? Step Up Your Game! Ever find yourself in shoes that feel more like clown shoes or a foot-binding experience? It's time to head to a reputable store for...
Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorm Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD) is a granulomatous skin disease found in diabetic patients. The prevalence of NLD is quite rare being found in less than 0.3% of all diabetics.(1) Fifty percent of all diabetic patients with NLD...
Why Natural Urea Callus Cream is superior to everyday lotions for care of thick, heavy callus Soft, supple skin is dependent upon daily skin care to cleanse and hydrate your skin. Most over-the-counter skin care products contain a combination of...
Managing foot wounds in the decompensated patient. One of the greatest challenges in foot care is wound prevention and wound management. Wounds come in all shapes and sizes, but there’s always one common denominator in wound care; a decompensated patient....
A meta-analysis of contemporary non-academic and academic literature related to the skin condition called COVID toe. Viral infections are often known to be associated with distinctive skin rashes. It is not uncommon to see skin rashes cases of viral pneumonia...
Nails, corns and calluses? Instructions to take care of them at home. Professional foot care was a common healthcare service provided by nurses and podiatrists until the onset of COVID-19 and stay-at-home provisions. Routine foot care is the term used...
How COVID-19 changed my patient exam for heel pain Heel pain is one of the most common complaints in a podiatrist’s office. What causes heel pain? There are a number of common conditions that cause heel pain including: Plantar fasciitis...
