What really works to soften and reduce hard skin and calluses?
Calluses and thick skin are actually nature’s way of protecting you. Thick skin develops naturally to protect the bones of your feet when the skin of your feet is abused...
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Your go-to source for expert advice, practical tips, and podiatrist-backed insights on all things foot health. From skin and nail care to orthotics, pain relief, and product recommendations, we cover everything you need to keep your feet happy, healthy, and ready for life’s next step.
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The truth about orthotics: Prefab, custom, and mail order
You’ve seen them in drugstores, running stores and even Costco. They come in all kinds of varieties and prices. They can be made in different ways and from different materials....
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What to do about a Neuroma?
A neuroma is a thickening and/or inflammation of the nerve. The most common area to have this is between your third and fourth toes. A neuroma, often called Morton’s neuroma...
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Foot Care Tips for Runners
You have the vision, motivation and discipline to get running, but… are you dreading the toll running takes on your feet? Every time you land on your foot a force...
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Which Skin Creams are Best for Your Feet
Have you spent money on a moisturizer that didn’t work for you? Q: Why is moisturizing my feet important? A: Your feet are part of a custom, unique you. The skin of...
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Coronavirus and Your Feet
Immune System. Although we are all at G-d’s mercy during this trying time it is incumbent on all of us to take responsible measures to protect ourselves and stay strong....
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DIY Ingrown Toenail Relief: Dental Floss Method Examined by Podiatrists (With Warnings)
What causes an ingrown nail? According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons the most common causes of ingrown nails are: Trauma Heredity Improper Trimming of Nails Improperly...
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Defeat the Itch: Podiatrist-Approved Solutions for Stubborn Athlete's Foot (Prevention Guide)"
If you’ve ever experienced athlete’s foot, you know how miserable it can be. Burning, itching, and misery - ugh. It seems like once you’ve had it, you always up fighting...
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CBD & Foot Pain Relief: The Science-Based Guide You Need to Read
Can CBD products work for foot pain? While research is still limited, some studies suggest that CBD may offer potential benefits for foot pain...
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What Works Best to Reduce Calluses
Often, when the skin on your foot continually rubs in a certain area, a thickened, tough layer of skin forms, called a callus. While calluses can develop easily, the good...
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All About Foot Creams… and Cracked Heels
Everyday Moisturizers Many of us live active lives, and sometimes we can forget to take care of our feet. At the end of a hard day, they deserve some TLC...
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How Toe Tubes Can Make Your Shoes More Comfortable
If you’ve ever had an annoying blister or corn on one of your toes, then you may have wished for something soft and smooth to protect it from the inside...
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Undressed to the Ankles: Your Feet and Your Annual Physical
You are at your annual physical, ready for the doctor to enter. You are undressed to the ankles. But wait a minute -- aren’t you forgetting something? What about your...
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