Common Foot Care Problems

Your feet are a crucial component of your body and wellbeing. Many different types of painful foot conditions requires a foot and ankle specialist. Here are common foot care problems that many people encounter every day.

Shoes

An improper fit to your shoes can lead to many of the more common problems that can affect your feet. When shoes do not fit correctly, the toes can be cramped, or the material of the shoes can cause abnormal friction on your feet. This can lead to foot issues like corns, calluses, hammertoe, and bunions. Even the nerves on your feet can be affected by your footwear, especially if you wear shoes that are uncomfortable, or that place your feet in an abnormal position, such as with high heels.

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection that attacks the feet, especially the areas between the toes. This fungus is highly contagious and often spreads through contact in warm and damp areas, such as locker rooms or shower floors. As the fungus takes hold, your feet can experience an itchy burning sensation, along with rash, scaling of the skin, and an abnormal foot odor.

Diabetic Sores

Diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States. Unfortunately, a common side effect when it comes to this disease is the development of diabetic sores. Diabetes can affect the sensation in your feet, making it difficult to notice or feel cuts or other injuries as they occur. These cuts can easily become infected without proper care, leading to ulcers and the development of gangrene if not taken care of.

If you experience any of these common foot care problems and conditions or have questions on how to best address your overall foot health, seek out a specialist in foot care in Deerfield Beach to help keep your feet healthy and pain-free.

Dr. Jason Gold, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Jason Gold, DPM, FACFAS, is a podiatrist at the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center in Boca Raton, FL, and Boynton Beach, FL. He has over 20 years of experience and specializes in foot and ankle conditions like bunions, fat pad atrophy, and sports medicine. Dr. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He's one of only 10 board-certified Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgeons in Palm Beach County. Dr. Gold has been featured in highly authoritative publications like HuffPost, PureWow, and Yahoo!

Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus , DPM - Podiatrist in Boca Raton, FL

Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus DPM, RPhs, FACFAS

Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhs, FACFAS, is a podiatrist at the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center in Boca Raton, FL, and Boynton Beach, FL. She has over 20 years of experience and specializes in foot, ankle, and leg vein conditions like spider and varicose veins and sclerotherapy. Dr. Jodi holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, and she earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Schoenhaus has performed FDA-approved research and has been published in the National Library of Medicine and PubMed. Dr. Jodi has been featured in highly authoritative publications like Cosmopolitan, Lifehacker, Parade, New York Post, and Yahoo!, among others.