Foot Specialists Blog

  Proper nail care is essential for preventing ingrown toenails, and since nail technicians trim toenails all day, it is logical to ask: Do pedicures help ingrown toenails? Our podiatrists' (foot specialists’) answer to this question may surprise you; keep reading to find out!  How … [Read more...] about Podiatrist or Pedicure: Do Pedicures Help Ingrown Toenails

An ingrown toenail results from a toenail growing into the skin of your toe rather than past the nail plate/bed as usual. Even though your toe makes up a small fraction of your body, the pain and inflammation can become overwhelming and limit your mobility.  Many patients seek treatment with our … [Read more...] about Why Do I Keep Getting Ingrown Toenails? Chronic Ingrown Toenail Causes

If you’re a runner who keeps up an outdoor running routine in the winter, you are strong and resilient, and we admire your dedication. But do you do it safely, healthily, and without unnecessary discomfort? Whether you’ve been running in the colder seasons your whole life or just starting this … [Read more...] about Tips to Stay Comfortable, Safe, and Healthy While Running in the Winter

  Alabama has warm weather for most of the year, so we're often caught off guard and underprepared when it occasionally gets cold outside during the winter.  Keeping feet warm in winter can be challenging for anyone, especially for individuals with conditions causing neuropathy or poor … [Read more...] about How to Keep Feet Warm in Winter | A Team of Podiatrists’ Expert Recommendations

  Plantar warts are coarse, thick nodules in the skin that show up on the bottom of your feet, where most of your weight shifts to when standing. The main concern of this blog is the question: Are foot warts contagious?  We are experts in all conditions affecting the feet and are here to … [Read more...] about Are Foot Warts Contagious? Why You Should Get Plantar Warts Treated Immediately

The Lupus Foundation of America says more than one million people in the United States and five billion globally have lupus (1). You, dear reader, will likely know someone living with this condition. But have you thought about the relationship between lupus and feet? In this guide, our … [Read more...] about Lupus and Feet: Foot Issues That Can Arise