Fungus is Among Us!

Fungus on our feet! This causes a lot of insecurity and alarm in the population. Fungus when present on our nails is called onychomycosis. When on our skin it is known as tinea pedis or more commonly known as athlete’s foot. Fungus is caused by dermatophytes which are a class of fungi known to cause fungal infections on our skin. Patients are usually concerned about appearance and possible infection to people who live with them.  In rare circumstances it can have a systemic effect on our bodies. Fungal nails present as thick, discolored and can often cause the nail to… Continue Reading

Women’s World Cup!

Can you believe the Women’s team has won four World Cup tournaments ? What they have achieved is truly remarkable, and something we all get to celebrate together as Americans.  But! Now we move on to your favorite part! Were there any serious foot or ankle injuries during the tournament?  Here is an interesting statistic: the ankle is the most commonly injured body part during soccer, accounting for 20% of all injuries. Lower leg is next at 19%.  Of these injuries, approximately 80% are caused by collision/contact. Reports are still coming in, but here are a few we do know…. Continue Reading

Sunscreen – Don’t Leave Out Your Feet

Summertime for many is filled with beach and pool time fun- and lots of sunscreen application.  Don’t forget the feet! Melanoma is cancer in the cells of the skin that produce pigmentation.  It starts in the melanocytes, which are located in the uppermost layer of skin, and normally function to screen the body against the harmful effects of UV light.  Most cases of melanoma are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun or tanning beds. This exposure can be from intense UV radiation in short periods or lower amounts over longer time spans. Melanoma in the… Continue Reading