Is a Podiatrist what you need for your foot and ankle pain?
Don’t wait too long to treat acute or chronic foot and ankle pain!
Is a Podiatrist what you need for your foot and ankle pain?
Don’t wait too long to treat acute or chronic foot and ankle pain!
Is a Podiatrist what you need for your foot and ankle pain?
Don’t wait too long to treat acute or chronic foot and ankle pain!
Is a Podiatrist what you need for your foot and ankle pain?
Don’t wait too long to treat acute or chronic foot and ankle pain!
Is a Podiatrist what you need for your foot and ankle pain?
Don’t wait too long to treat acute or chronic foot and ankle pain!
Is a Podiatrist what you need for your foot and ankle pain?
Don’t wait too long to treat acute or chronic foot and ankle pain!
Is a Podiatrist what you need for your foot and ankle pain?
Don’t wait too long to treat acute or chronic foot and ankle pain!
BEAVERCREEK
3359 Kemp Rd. Ste 100
Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 | Directions
Tel: (937) 426-9500
Fax: (855) 482-2337
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
VANDALIA
8517 N Dixie Dr. Ste 700.
Dayton, OH 45415 | Directions
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Office Hours:
Monday & Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
DAYTON (NORTH MAIN)
5925 N. Main St. Suite D
Dayton, Ohio 45415 | Directions
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Office Hours:
Monday & Wednesday & Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
SPRINGBORO
275 N. Main St. Ste A
Springboro, OH 45066 | Directions
Tel: (937) 426-9500
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Office Hours:
Wednesday Only 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
SPRINGFIELD
2207 Olympic St.
Springfield, Ohio 45503 | Directions
Tel: (937) 322-7607
Fax: (855) 482-2337
Office Hours
Thurs Only 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Athlete’s Foot is thus named because athletic shoes are more prone to be sweaty, damp and warm, which are all environments that fungus love to live. Athlete’s foot, known as Tinea Pedis (Tinea=Fungus and Pedis=Foot), occurs most commonly in the dark, damp, and warm areas of your body. The fungus usually begins to grow between the toes, but can spread to include the entire foot. Athlete’s Foot can be contracted from showers, swimming pools and locker rooms, so it is always advised to carry an extra pair of shower shoes with you to these places.
Symptoms of Athlete’s Foot:
- Dry Skin
- Itchy
- Skin maybe scaly or flake off
- Severe cases have painful inflammation of blister formation
Treatment of Athlete’s Foot:
- Prevention by not walking barefoot and keeping socks and shoes dry
- Over the counter antifungals or fungicides could be effective in minor cases
- Prescription antifungal topical creams
- In severe cases, an oral anti-fungal could be prescribed by your podiatrist
Blisters of the foot are the result of friction. Heat, dirt and moisture are all factors that can add to the friction that your skin experiences. So, prevention and treatments are aimed at limiting these three root causes. When your skin is rubbing excessively with your shoes or clothing, the outer layer of skin separates from the inner layers and fills with a fluid. The fluid can be clear (usually lymph fluid) or bloody (aka a “blood blister”) which denotes that the injury was a little more severe involving destruction of capillaries in the lower skin layers. You should also be aware if their is an odor as this could indicate an infection which would require you to see a podiatrist.
Blister Prevention:
- Wear proper fitting shoes that are well broke in, especially if performing vigorous activities.
- Keep feet dry. Wet shoes and socks will increase friction and rate of blister formation.
- Change socks regularly, and check for holes or seams, and use foot powder to keep them dry.
- If you know that you are going to be in situation that will entail a lot of friction, you can apply tape or other product to the area of your feet that is most susceptible. The blister forming is the body’s defense to the friction, so adding tape to the area just helps your body in its protection.
Blister Treatment: Should it be drained?
When not to drain:
- If there is no pain
- If it is filled with blood
- You are diabetic or have PVD
When to drain and how:
- If the blister has not burst, and it is painful on a weightbearing area then I would recommend to drain it
- You should use a sterilized needle with just a small puncture to the base of the blister. Try to leave as much of the skin as possible as it is a protective layer. Area should be cleaned and a layer of tape applied if activity is resuming.
- If you believe infection is present or they continue to occur, you should see your podiatrist.