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 MoreMelanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Most people don’t expect melanoma to develop on the skin of their feet, and often these cancers go undetected in their early stages when they are most treatable. At NY Foot Health, we want our patients to be proactive in the prevention and early detection of this cancer.
Read MoreAt NY Foot Health, we know lots of people look forward to trading their heavy winter shoes and socks for toe-wiggling, fresh-air freedom for feet when summer arrives. But not all summer footwear trends are healthy for your feet. Below are some common summer footwear myths—don’t fall for them!
Read MoreNovember is American Diabetes Month and a good time to arm yourself to fight this disease and its dangerous complications.
Read MoreSome foot problems have symptoms that may change how your feet look and give you a fright when you first detect them. Here are some types of unsightly foot issues your podiatrist can help with.
Read MoreNew Yorkers are looking forward to some summer fun and we’d like to offer some suggestions for ways to protect your feet and avoid common podiatric problems this season.
Read MorePatients with diabetes need to go beyond basics and take some additional steps to prevent podiatric complications that can stem from this disease.
Read MoreYour feet are unique structures that often get taken for granted. This month, feet take front and center because April is National Foot Health Awareness Month.
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 MoreWhile they may share some of the same disorders as adults, the lifestyle and activities of children and their ability to accurately communicate their foot and ankle symptoms mean a different approach is needed for preventive care.
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