Toenail Conditions
What To Do When Your Toenail Is Falling Off
Learn about the causes of a toenail falling off, what to do when the loss of a toenail has already occurred or has become inevitable and how long it takes to regrow.
Medical Pedicures: What Are They and Do I Need One?
What is the difference between a medical pedicure and a regular pedicure? What benefits does a medi-pedi provide?
When to See a Doctor for an Ingrown Toenail
An ingrown toenail can be annoying, but when do they require medical attention? Learn how to treat ingrown toenails and when to see a doctor.
Paronychia: Treating and Avoiding Annoying Nail Infections
Paronychia is a common nail infection that is both avoidable and treatable. Learn more about this troublesome infection from our expert podiatrists.
A Podiatrist Tells Us What to Look for (AND AVOID) when Getting a Pedicure
Want a pedicure? There’re so many salons, how do you choose the right one… or a safe one? If you are using Yelp or other consumer review sites to determine where to go, the selection can be overwhelming. Just in the Los Angeles area alone, there are over 6,000 salons listed! As podiatrists, we see […]
Foot Injuries in Kids: What to look for
With the kickoff of another school year, kids hurry back to school in their shiny new clothes and shoes. Excited to be social again after a long summer with the family, kids are quickly hit with the reality of homework and listening and studying and exams. The bounce in their step sometimes turns into dragging […]
Is that a Staph Infection? Dealing with an Infected Ingrown Toenail
What should you do with an infected ingrown toenail? See a podiatrist and read these tips for preventing and treating ingrown toenails.
Couples Living Together Share a Lot of Things, Even the Bacteria on Their Feet
Our feet are home to many bacteria. Most are harmless, but some bacteria and fungus can cause problems. Is your partner giving you bad foot bacteria?
Can a Blow Dryer Prevent Toenail Fungus?
How can I prevent toenail fungus? The answer may be easier than you think! Could simply blow drying your toes prevent foot fungus?
What Causes a Black Toenail? Should You Be Worried?
There are many causes of black toenail you should know about. Read about symptoms, treatment, and prevention of black toenail in this blog.
Treating Athlete’s Foot with Garlic? Prepare to Be Burned, Literally!
Here’s how a woman got burns and blisters on her foot after trying a home remedy. When it comes to home remedies for athlete’s foot, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing A 45-year-old English woman suffering with a stubborn case of athlete’s foot read somewhere that garlic can help eliminate fungal infections. So, […]
Beat the 6 Most Common Walking Pains
Walking is pretty much universally considered the safest form of exercise, right? Well, yes, but it’s not completely without its risks. If your walking routine is interrupted by aches and pains, you should do what you can to address them early on. What seems like a minor pain could worsen and prevent you from exercising […]
