Antifungal Medications As with any medical appointment, it’s good to prepare in advance for questions on Antifungal Medications to get the most out of the visit. It helps to write things down. What Are Anti-Fungal Medication? Antifungal medications are prescribed to patients with fungal infections. The majority of fungal infections affect the skin and nails, […]
Nail Fungus Toenail fungus is quite painful sometimes, and most people do not know anything about it. Initially, toenail fungus may not cause pain and it will be fine for a healthy person, especially for those who do not care if their toenail looks good and appearance is a secondary matter for them. If your […]
Hammertoe Treatment and other toe deformities: Hammertoe treatment , claw toe, and mallet toe are a group of joint conditions which occur in the smaller toes of the foot, toes 2-4. These malformations never affect the big toe, toe 1, although several other joint conditions do. Note that these are true physical deformities. They affect […]
KERYDIN Toenail fungus is not only unsightly, but it can develop and cause major health risks if left untreated. Kerydin is an FDA approved topical treatment used to stop the growth of nail fungus. Kerydin (Tavaborole) is an oxaborole antifungal medication. It is specifically used for nail fungus due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes or Trichophyton rubrum. […]
Causes of Plantar Warts on the Foot
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Ever taken a hot Epsom salt bath? Epsom Salt Bath Uses You might want to consider it if you’re experiencing the joint pain of arthritis. Maybe you’re sore from working out and don’t want to take any more Motrin or Aleve than you already are. Or perhaps you’re stressed out and need some help relaxing. […]
Home Plantar Fasciitis Treatment 101 Plantar fasciitis (pronounced PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is caused by an inflammation in the heel of the foot. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed causes of heel pain in active men and women between the ages of 40 and 70. It’s primary cause is the inflammation of the thick, weblike […]
Try Walking Off Your Plantar Fasciitis by Sally Key (personal experience with plantar fasciitis)
It might sound counter intuitive, but walking can actually be the best possible treatment for plantar fasciitis. If you are like me in the past, you might be wondering what is plantar fasciitis. To be honest, I think many of us know what it is but do not know what it is called. Throughout my life I’ve been an active walker and a keen hiker – much preferring to walk across town than drive a car or heaven forbid, take the bus.
What Are Symptoms Of Plantar Warts? There are many visible symptoms of plantar warts on the body which makes it easy for anyone to notice its symptoms. Here are some of them: • Pain when walking or standing • A small growth of rough area in the bottom of foot. It usually develops between your […]
Frostbite Symptoms Frostbite is when the skin and tissues beneath it begin to freeze due to extreme cold exposure. When you are exposed to such extreme cold, there are a myriad of possible frostbite symptoms and problems that you can experience. These include hypothermia, trench foot, chilblains, frostbite and in the early stages of frostbite, […]
Sore muscles? The heat vs. cold debate. Working out is one of the best things you can do for your body. But alongside bumps, sprains, and bruises, muscle soreness affects almost all of us. It’s the “common cold” of the workout world, and to some extent it’s something we just have to put up with. […]
Microphlebectomy Microphlebectomy, sometimes called an “ambulatory phlebectomy,” is a surgical procedure that can be used to remove some varicose veins. In most cases, a technique called endovenous laser ablation (ELVA) is used to remove varicose veins. However, in some cases, varicose veins are too twisty or close to the skin, to use ELVA. In these […]
There are some things you just shouldn’t try to do yourself!- like digging out your own plantars wart.
We are sharing this cautionary tale to save others from suffering.
Does the side of your toenail hurt? Is it getting red or swollen?
It may be ingrown. Here are some dos and don’ts :
You’ve made one awkward step and OUCH, you’ve twisted your ankle! In some cases you can shake it off without injury, while other times you’re reduced to hobbling around on one foot, or even worse.
common causes of swollen feet
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