Tag: Toenails

Get the Best Poolside Toes for Your Summer Vacation

Sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit, beach towel, IPod, water bottle and snacks check off the list if you are getting ready for a fun summer vacation! If you have a hot spot destination in your future and the pool will be calling your name, make sure your nails and your toes are ready to be shown […]

Is A Pedicure Safe For Diabetics?

This is a common question for most podiatrists. Lets start with the basics. A lot of diabetic patients have a condition called Neuropathy or LOPS (loss of protective sensation) and have no feeling to their feet. Any cut or scrape no matter how minor can lead to devastating results for a diabetic with these conditions […]

A Common Fungal Infection

Despite its name, athletes foot can happen to anyone. So whats with the name? According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, athletes foot received its name because the infection was common among athletes who used facilities such as swimming pools, showers, and locker rooms. These areas are warm and damp, which are a breeding ground […]