Foot, Skin, Nail Disorders of the Foot

The skin of the foot is very susceptible to trauma, infection, and disease, where even simply bearing weight on the feet can cause changes in the soles of the feet, heels and toes. Common foot infections and skin diseases such as warts, athlete's foot, nail fungus, dyshidrotic eczema, gout, corns and calluses and ingrown toenails are included but not limited to the many articles and blogs found in this practice area.

Blog for Foot, Skin and Nail Problems

• Stepping on Toads – Home remedies not the best cure for warts
• Eating during the Holidays – Avoiding the gout
• Blisters on your Feet – Treatment & Prevention during this Drought
• Importance of Sunscreen – Your feet need protection too
• Lady Gaga - Choices in footwear CAN lead to Foot problems
• Getting older – A yearly check-up for your feet
• Calluses and Cracking Skin – Lotion isn’t just for your hands
• The story your feet can tell – smoker’s feet don’t conceal their addiction
• Preventing foot injury – Holiday travel
• Traveler’s Thrombosis – Avoiding deep vein thrombosis for safe traveling
• Bathroom Surgery
• Nail Polish – Friend or Foe?
• Summer Foot Care
• By the skin of your feet……
• Flip Flop Time
• Testing Your Nerves of Steel

Library for Foot, Skin and Nail Problems:

• Morton's Toe / Inferior Metatarsal Bursitis / Pain in the ball of the Foot   
  Morton’s Toe is the common term for the condition of a shortened first metatarsal in relation to a long second metatarsal, causing pain in the ball of the foot.
• Peripheral Arterial Disease / P.A.D.   
  If you believe that you are suffering from poor circulation in your legs or your feet, proper diagnosis is essential to living without complication, we can help
• Understanding and Prevention of Athlete's Foot   
  Tinea Pedis or Athletes foot is a fungal contion of the the skin that affect the innerspaces and soles of the feet most often. This condition is easily cured.
• Skin Cancers of the Feet, The Roles of Today's Podiatrist in Detection and Management   
  Most people dont think of skin cancers on the feet, but this sun exposed area is highly susceptible to the most commons types of deadly skin cancers.
• Plantar Fibroma   
  A plantar fibroma is a fibrous knot in bottom of the foot that may cause pain when walking and exercising, conservative and surgical treatments are available.
• Osteoarthritis and Degernative Joint Disease   
  Degenerative joint disease known as Osteoarthritis develops in joints as part of the aging process. These "wear and tear" joints tend to lead to painful joints.
• Melanoma / Skin Cancer of the Foot and Ankle   
  Melanoma is a skin cancer that may become deadly if it goes untreated. Early diagnosis with biopsy is recommended for suspicious lesions.
• Capsulitis of the Second Toe, Inferior Metatarsal Bursitis, Lesser Metatarsal Overload Syndrome, Predislocation Syndrome   
  Pain in the ball of the foot may be caused by the inability of the second metatarsal to sustain weight bearing due to faulty biomechanics of the foot.
• What is Gouty Arthritis and why does it affect my Great Toe?   
  Gout is a metabolic disorder that results from the build-up of uric acid in the tissues or a joint that affects may patients in Austin, Texas.
• Foreign Bodies - Puncture wounds of Glass, Wood Splinter or Sea Shells in the Foot   
  Nails, glass, toothpicks, sewing needles, insulin needles, and seashells are some common foreign bodies that may be embedded in the foot.
• Recommendations for Treating Dry Skin on Your Feet   
  Recommendations for treating dry skin on your feet. Call us today at 512-328-8900 if you or a family member is struggling with a foot or ankle injury in Austin.
• Topical Steroid Medication Foot and Ankle Injuries   
  The possible benefits and drawbacks of steroid treatment for foot and ankle injuries. Austin Foot & Ankle Specialists can recommend the right treatment for you.
• Corns Can Make Life Difficult and Painful   
  Information about corns on your feet or toes. Call us today for more information about common foot or ankle injuries, and call us today at (512) 328-8900.
• Plantar Warts   
  Do you have irritating and painful warts on your feet? Visit Dr. Thomajan at Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists to get the customized and expert care you need.
• Foot Wounds and Ulcers   
  At Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists, we are able to treat a wide range of foot and ankle injuries. Our goal is to deliver the best possible care.
• Nail Fungus: Symptoms & Treatment   
  Do you suffer from the common and hard to get rid of problem of nail fungus. If your nails are brittle and yellow, this might be the case.

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Frequent Questions for Foot, Skin and Nail Problems:

• Why are my toenails so ugly?
• Does a thick nail mean I have fungus?
• Is toenail fungus contagious?
• Why doesn't OTC topical medications help?
• Doesn't the oral medication hurt my liver?
• Is there a way to cure fungus without medication?
• How can you be sure it is fungus?
• Why does the fungus keep coming back?
• Can I polish my toenails during treatment for ingrown toenails?
• Does the medicine need to get beneath my nail?
• How long do I have to wait for my toenails to look better?
• How do I get my toenails looking better fast?
• What's the safest way to cure my fungus?
• Is toenail fungus related to athletes foot?
• Does sweaty feet matter?
• My shoes stink, is that from the fungus?
• Does Vicks vaporub cure fungus?
• Can I get nail fungus from a pedicure?
• Does nail polish cause nail fungus?
• Can I get acrylic nails put on my toenails?