Preventing Pesky Plantar Warts This Summer
The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists shares more information regarding these warts, including how to prevent them.
Keeping Your Child’s Feet Safe This Summer
The warm weather brings a whole new set of activities for children, some of which may lead to foot problems if the proper safety precautions are not in place. At the end of the school year, did your child come home with lists of things to do and read over the summer? At The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, we’d like to add one more list – a checklist for taking care of your child’s feet during the summer months.
When Going to the Nail Salon Becomes Problematic
When you go to the nail salon, you want to be pampered and enjoy your time. The last thing that you need is to come away with an infection, but often this occurs when proper disinfecting and sanitizing steps are skipped. Pedicure Pitfalls Fungus––this can happen when the salon fails to clean the foot…
4 Treatments for Painful Plantar Warts
Warts in general are caused by the human papillomavirus which is a very common microbe in our environment. When warts develop in the plantar fascia on the bottom of the foot they are called plantar warts. These warts can be quite painful and difficult to treat without help from your foot doctor. 4 possible treatments for…
How to Prevent Foot Warts
Warts are from the human papillomavirus, a common microbe found in abundance wherever people congregate. Protecting yourself from contact with these microbes will help prevent getting warts. A painful type of foot wart is called a plantar wart. These larger warts grow in the plantar fascia, on the bottom of the foot, and can hide under…
How to Avoid Painful Plantar Warts
Plantar warts grow in the plantar fascia, which is the wide band of tissue on the bottom of your foot that forms your arch. They often remain hidden by the thick skin, with the only signs being a small bump and severe pain when weight is put on the affected foot. Since plantar warts can…
Check Your Feet for Skin Cancer
Many people associate skin cancer with excessive exposure to sun and ultraviolet light and therefore think that their feet aren’t likely to be affected. However, other factors are involved that can contribute to the formation of cancerous growths on your feet and ankles.
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