At NY Foot Health, we know summer is a time to relax, kick your shoes off and enjoy some fun in the sun. Not so fast on the kicking your shoes off part, however. Fungi and bacteria that cause foot infections such as athlete’s foot, warts and toenail fungus are lurking on surfaces, just waiting for a bare foot to walk by and pick them up.
Read MoreWe know this time of the year has extra demands on your feet as you work to get everything on your wish list done in time. To help your feet make it across the holiday finish line and still be of good cheer, here are six tips.
Read MoreThe temperatures aren’t the only things heating up during the summer months. Opportunities for foot infections abound this season.
Read MoreFungal infections thrive in warm, moist places—like the insides of socks and shoes that may be causing your feet to perspire more than usual.
Read MoreWe want our patients to understand the importance of managing diabetes and your feet. November is American Diabetes Month and a good time to talk about this disease, affecting over 34 million people in our country.
Read MoreWe know that there has been a lot of information lately about the Coronavirus, but did you know that a virus can also affect your feet? The human papillomavirus (HPV) when it enters the skin on your feet through small or invisible cuts or scrapes can cause warts.
Read MoreAlthough sweaty feet may not seem like a major problem, they can be the cause of considerable stress, particularly in teenagers who are self-conscious about their bodies.
Read MoreWe want patients to be aware that the cooler weather increases certain risk factors for fungal infections. Here are some do’s and don’ts for avoiding this common podiatric ailment.
Read MoreThe vast majority of cases of athlete’s foot and other fungal infections can be prevented with a few simple precautions.
Read MoreWe believe that knowing more about athlete’s foot can help patients prevent it, or at least get relief from it fairly quickly. Below are some do’s and don’ts regarding this common podiatric ailment.
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