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Corns

October 18, 2017 12:16 pmPublished by Comments Off on Corns

What are Corns? Corns are an extremely common foot complaint that affects many people. They are a build-up of thick skin (hyperkeratosis) that can occur on the tops and in between your toes as well as the soles of your feet. They form as a result of friction or pressure either from footwear or due […]

Calluses

October 18, 2017 12:15 pmPublished by Comments Off on Calluses

Dead skin build-up on toes, joints, heels and the bottom of your foot? Calluses are naturally manufactured protection for the ball of the foot and for heels.  The layers of thick, dead skin can be useful since they form in areas that need to be protected from repetitive friction.  Your body forms this thick dead skin in […]

Bunions

October 18, 2017 12:14 pmPublished by Comments Off on Bunions

What are bunions? Bunions are enlargements of bone on the inside of the first toe joint. Contrary to what many people think, bunions are not caused by shoes. They are actually caused by overpronation and are a progressive deformity. You don’t just wake up one morning and there it is. How fast it develops depends on the […]

Athlete's foot

Athletes Foot or Tinea Pedis

October 18, 2017 12:14 pmPublished by Comments Off on Athletes Foot or Tinea Pedis

What are the signs of Athlete’s Foot? Do you have red, itching burning feet? Is the skin on your feet or between your toes red and flaky? This can be caused by a variety of problems, such as eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis. But by far the most common problem is an infection known as tinea […]