Sharing Information About Podiatry

2018

• Everything You Need To Know About Ringworm If The Feet

  17 November 2018

  You notice a slightly round, scaly patch on the sole of your foot and assume you must have come in contact with some kind of irritant. However, after a few days, the place has not gone away. In fact, it has gotten worse; it is bigger, it is burning, and it is shaped like a perfect circle. looks like you have contracted a case of ringworm of the feet. Ringworm can happen on the neck, hands, arms, and just about anywhere on the body, but when it shows up on the soles of your feet, it really can be a frustrating situation.
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• How To Tell If An Ingrown Toenail Is Infected -- And How To Treat It

  3 September 2018

  Ingrown toenails can go on for a long time without causing issues. The major trouble with them is that at some point, the skin around the toenail may become infected. When this occurs, you generally need treatment to ensure the infection is done away with and does not spread. In this guide, you will learn how to tell if your ingrown toenail is infected -- and how your doctor will treat the toenail area if an infection does arise.
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