6 Causes of Foot Odor

6 Causes of Foot Odor

In the Arizona heat, foot odor is a common complaint for us here at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists. It’s rarely a sign of outright poor hygiene alone, but rather a complex chemical reaction that we sometimes can’t avoid. If you’ve ever wondered why your feet seem to have a scent all their own, you’re not…

Help With Hygiene 

Help With Hygiene 

Time to break the bad habit! Desert PodiatricMedical Specialists offer hygiene tips for happy feet. Learn about the importance of having clean & dry feet, how to properly trim toenails, moisturize skin, and choose breathable socks. Schedule with our expert DPMs in Tucson, Oro Valley, and Green Valley, AZ.

Celebrate National Love Your Feet Month with Proper Foot Care

Celebrate National Love Your Feet Month with Proper Foot Care

August is National Love Your Feet Month. Our feet are incredibly impressive, carrying us through endless strides and exciting journeys. However, we often neglect them until there’s a problem. On this “National Love Your Feet Month,” we’re here to provide you with expert tips on how to keep your feet strong, healthy, comfortable, and ready for any adventure. After all, they deserve the best care possible.

Caring for Runner’s Feet

Caring for Runner’s Feet

Your feet can withstand repeated stress whether you run occasionally or are putting in a lot of work to prepare for a race. Foot care for all kinds of runners is essential. Here are a few tips for runners to take care of their foot health. Footwear Ensure your running shoes are securely fitted and…

Holiday Season Injuries

Holiday Season Injuries

Crunch! Uh oh.  The sound of a crunch can mean a few things, and sometimes it’s not a good sound. Did you step on an ornament or a piece of leftover glass from an earlier accident? Whatever you do, stop, look, and make the right move. Face it — holiday decorations can go up pretty…

Celebrate National Sock Day

Celebrate National Sock Day

Did you know that December 4 is National Sock Day? We love a day to celebrate the often-colorful accessories that also serve a greater purpose for our foot health. The holiday celebrates the socks that have stuck together. We’re talking about the big win of finding a matching pair of socks. While we think about…

Step Into Fall the Right Way

Step Into Fall the Right Way

When fall comes, you may think of pumpkins, hot drinks, and fun outside. However, putting your flip-flops away for a few months means that you have new issues with your feet that you will need to address. Thankfully, there are many ways that you can keep your feet safe while still enjoying the pumpkin patch. Keeping Your…

Always Wear Socks with Shoes

Always Wear Socks with Shoes

While it might be fashionable to wear shoes without socks, it is not a good practice in terms of foot health for several reasons. Blisters, foot odor, and fungus, none of which are fashionable, are often the results of not wearing socks. Socks are designed to keep your feet safe from uncomfortable friction, infections, and bacteria….

End of content

End of content