Life With Bunions Is For The Dogs Have you been trying to convince yourself that living with bunions, otherwise known as Hallux Valgus, isn’t all that bad? You’ve got a supply of “bunion booties”. You’re very careful about shoe styles. And you’ve always got ice and a bedpan at the...

Plantar warts are small warts that appear on the bottom of your foot. Although they usually don’t cause pain and will disappear on their own, you can lower your risk for developing plantar warts by understanding the causes and symptoms. Plantar Wart Symptoms The most obvious sign of a plantar...

Many people are familiar with plantar warts. For example, many people know the warts are uncomfortable, and the warts are also unsightly. However, did you also know that plantar warts are contagious? It’s true. Make sure you know all about plantar warts before putting yourself or others at risk. What...

A toenail is said to be ingrown when the nail grows in to the skin of the toe. In most cases, ingrown toenails affect the big toe. Ingrown toenails can be painful, especially when they get infected. An infected toenail sometimes fills with puss and is often slightly swollen and...

Athlete’s foot, otherwise known as tinea pedis, is a form of fungal infection that usually affects a person’s skin on their feet and hands, as well as toenails. The reason the infection got its name is that it  frequently affects athletes or those who participate in a lot of physical...

The heel is your foot’s largest bone, and it’s easy to accidentally overuse or injure it. Depending on the cause, heel pain may range from mild to immobilizing. If you’re experiencing severe heel pain, you should visit your local foot doctor as soon as possible for treatment. Here are six...