We all do it—instead of calling a specialist for a medical problem, we simply Google our symptoms and diagnose ourselves. However, this almost always leads to more problems down the road. When you read our podiatrists’ blog posts, you’ll learn when not to ignore symptoms and what we can do in our office to quickly relieve the pain or discomfort caused by warts, fungus, or other skin and nail problems.
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Are Wet Shoes Damaging Your Feet?When water seeps through your footwear, your skin absorbs the water and the longer your feet are wet, the greater the damage to your skin.
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A Sock a Day Keeps the Doctor AwayWhether it’s because you haven’t done your laundry yet or you think it’s stylish, there are many reasons why you may wear shoes without socks.
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Corns and Calluses: 101What is a Corn? What is a Callus? Corns and calluses are areas of thickened skin that develop to protect that area from irritation.
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Protect Feet From the Heat This SummerHowever you spend your vacation, your feet will carry you through. Keep these tips in mind to prevent foot predicaments and to protect feet from the heat.
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Dos & Don'ts for a Fabulous PedicureHere are a few pointers to keep in mind the next time you get a pedicure at home or in the salon, such as DON'T shave your legs before receiving a pedicure.
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Fighting the 5 Most Common Foot WoesSo what are the five most common foot woes, and what causes them? Here are some tips from today's podiatrists on the subject.
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Blistered to BlissfulBlisters form when there is friction against the foot, which can cause the outer layer of the skin to rub together, separate, and fill with fluid.
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Ingrown Toenails 101Ingrown toenails can be at times very painful and is when the nail curves into the skin and causes skin to become red and swollen.
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Stop Ugly Toenails Once and For ALL!Here at Cornerstone Foot and Ankle, We are proud to introduce a painless way to get rid of your fungal ugly toenails once and for all.
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How to Recognize and Treat FrostbiteFrostbite is the most common type of freezing injury and occurs when fluids freeze and crystalize in the interstitial and cellular spaces.