Protecting Your Child’s Foot Health During Spring

Protecting Your Child’s Foot Health During Spring

Spring is a time of renewal and outdoor adventures, but it also brings unique challenges to children’s foot health. As kids shed their winter boots and embrace warmer weather activities, it’s crucial to be aware of potential foot injuries and conditions. Here’s how to ensure your child’s feet stay healthy and happy throughout the spring…

7 Common Toenail Problems That Everyone Should Know About

7 Common Toenail Problems That Everyone Should Know About

Toenails are part of your feet, too, and while often overlooked, they play a crucial role in foot health. Unfortunately, various conditions can affect toenails, causing discomfort, pain, and even serious complications. Today, we at My Chicago Foot Expert will delve into seven of these common toenail issues and provide additional details about each condition….

Fend off Fungus to Protect Your Summer Fun!

Fend off Fungus to Protect Your Summer Fun!

Summer means sandy beaches, sunshine, and refreshing dips in the pool. But lurking beneath the carefree vibes is a potential party crasher –nasty, persistent fungal infections. Some estimates suggest that fungal nail infections might affect up to 14% of the general population, so they’re both common and unpleasant. The team at My Chicago Foot Expert…

Common Foot Fungal Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Common Foot Fungal Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Fungal diseases are a common problem that can affect the lower extremities. To effectively avoid and treat foot-related fungal diseases, it is important to understand the different types. Here, we will talk about the most common types of foot fungus and give you information and tips on how to get rid of it for good….

Healthy Skin, Healthy Feet: The Connection You Need to Know About

Healthy Skin, Healthy Feet: The Connection You Need to Know About

Our skin is the first line of defense for our feet. Skin acts as a shield and protects us against various harmful things in the outside world, such as infections, injuries, and external stresses. As podiatrists, we cannot stress how important it is to maintain the strength and health of this natural barrier by cleaning and…

Protect Feet from Fungal Infections

Protect Feet from Fungal Infections

A fungal infection can occur anywhere on your body. The skin on your feet is particularly vulnerable, as are the nails. These illnesses are not typically serious, but they can be uncomfortable. Knowing how to prevent and spot an infection and what to do if you suspect that you’ve developed one is important. The CDC’s…

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