Do you have a red, painful, oozing nail? You may have also noticed one on your child while they were wearing sandals this summer or shopping for back-to-school shoes. Painful, red, swollen and oozing nails are usually signs of an ingrown toenail. When they begin to...
“Back to school” season is upon us! Kids are looking forward to new classes, new friends, and a new school year. The stores are filled with notepads, binders, and pencils. Have you ever worried about your child’s feet as they go back to school?...
Pedicure season is upon us and it is time to let your toes show! Nail salons pose many risks to even the healthiest of patients. They are a common place to catch fungal infections of both the nails and feet. Ingrown toenails, cuts, and infections are other common...
Shoes need spring cleaning, too! Spring is here – FINALLY! We finally get a chance to be outside and do some spring cleaning to get rid of all that clutter. While you are motivated and cleaning out your closets – why not go through your shoes and toss out...
Ingrown toenails are serious business. They occur when the sides or top of the nail grow into skin of the nail. It is usually seen on the sides of the big toes. When this happens the area around the nail gets red and painful and sometimes gets infected. The infection...