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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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.
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Preventing and Treating Athlete’s FootAthlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection that typically creates redness and scaling between the toes and on the soles of the feet.
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Ingrown nailsAn ingrown nail can become infected. If you have any of the following symptoms, make an Appointment Request today with your podiatrist.