Photographer Stacy Kranitz, picked by Time magazine as Photographer of the Year 2015, suffered from plantar warts during the height of her career. Kranitz walked along the streets of California photographing people for a project, searching for young people to connect... Read more
Those with diabetes must manage their feet carefully. Blood sugar levels that aren’t regulated can lead to a loss of feeling in the feet, which can further lead to injuries that may go unnoticed. Injuries that are left untreated can develop into infections, and in... Read more
Heel pain is a stressful condition that effects day to day activities. Running and walking causes stress on the heel because the heel is the part of the foot that hits the ground first. This means that the heel is taking on your entire weight. Diagnosis and treatments... Read more
In areas like Pembroke Pines, Florida, plantar warts are a common ailment as a result of the weather and wearing the wrong footwear. Plantar warts are contagious and can be prevented by keeping your feet clean and dry, especially in public areas like locker rooms or... Read more
Plantar warts are warts that are only found on the feet, hence the term “plantar”, which means “relating to the foot.” They are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, and occur when this virus gets into open wounds on the feet. The warts themselves are hard bumps... Read more
Bunions are not always caused by shoes that don’t fit, but rather are an inherited foot problem. Big bumps that line the edge of the feet, bunions are treated by shoe accommodation, orthotics, bunion braces, and surgery. Surgery should be the last option to consider,... Read more
