What exactly is a plantar wart? Plantar warts are skin lesions that occur on the bottom of our feet. These lesions are caused by subtypes of the Human Papilloma Virus, mainly HPV 1, 2 and 4. The virus embeds itself in the top layer of the skin called the epidermis. The virus will then replicate …
Do you have a pesky neuroma, and feel like you’ve exhausted all your options, yet you still don’t want to pursue surgery? Have you often thought, is there any other option? What if there is, and it can be done in office? At Advanced Podiatry we offer state of the art cryosurgery, which is a …
Some of you may have heard of a pandemic that is currently ongoing called COVID-19. Its hallmark symptoms are mostly upper respiratory in nature, however there are some hidden signs that you may be a silent carrier of the virus. This brings us to COVID toes/feet. There have been numerous reports of a Pernio appearing …
Are you constantly twisting your ankle? Does making a small misstep cause your ankle to roll and put you in extreme pain?! You may be suffering from chronic ankle instability. Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries and when not treated properly can lead to much bigger problems in the future. Early treatment …
In Florida spring seems to come at different times every year. This year it is mid February and it is already feeling like spring! Pollen is everywhere, but before we know it the pools will be at full capacity! With the increase in time walking barefoot and in public places we typically see an increase in …
Flat feet making it impossible for you commit to your New Year’s resolution?! Flat feet or more technically called Pes Planus is a condition where the medial arch of the foot is decrease or sometimes non existent. The particular causes of flat feet vary from being normal in the very young being a inherited or …
Are your feet and toes in constant pain?! Are your toes looking odd and pointing in weird directions?! More than likely you are suffering from bunions and hammertoes! These are painful foot conditions that affect up to 25% of all adults. Bunions are not just a bump on the inside of the foot, it is …
Heel pain in children is one of the most common pediatric complaints we see. As a parent I understand the gut wrenching feeling of watching your child suffer. Foot pain is no different. At Healthy Feet Podiatry we see patients of all ages. Our youngest patients present to us with a variety of conditions, from …
What is that stabbing feeling in your feet?!? Have you noticed a sharp pain around your toenail? More than likely what you have is an ingrown nail where the corner or edge of the nail is growing into the surrounding skin. Ingrown nails are a very common occurrence and often affect the big toe, but …
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. It is a time to get together, get outside and eat delicious food! I myself am not a big fireworks fan, but to many, that is also an integral part of the lineup. Firework displays can be seen from big to small on our countries …
