While an ingrown toenail may not sound like an emergency, it’s important to have it looked at in the event that you notice any early signs or symptoms. “Many people believe that ingrown toenails simply cause discomfort. But they can be the cause of infections,” Dan Michaels, DPM states.   While it’s best to leave…

After months or even years of working from home in slippers or bare feet, some people are finding they can no longer fit in their previous work shoes as they return to the office. This is because they have spent so much time at their at-home desks in slippers or barefoot, much different than narrow…

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Various methods of pain relief have been created but never brought to commercial use in this country. A few are gradually playing an increasing role in the treatment of America’s musculoskeletal pain as word spreads of their attributes and uses. One example of this phenomenon is PEMF therapy, short for…

  The key to preventing amputations is preventing foot ulcers. To do so, Dan Michaels, DPM, MS emphasizes patient education as the most effective way to prevent diabetic amputations and infectious foot ulcers. A board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Michaels specializes in diabetic foot complications and is an expert in limb preservation in diabetes…

Swelling in the feet and ankles is a common problem that can cause discomfort and pain. There are many different reasons why your feet and ankles might swell, and treatment will depend on the cause. Circulation decreases as we age, which can cause blood to pool in the veins of the feet and ankles, resulting…

The condition diabetic foot affects about half of people with diabetes. “This can be a serious condition, because peripheral neuropathy can lead to increased falls, cause pain, and lead to decreased quality of life,” says Dan Michaels, DPM.   Recognizing the early signs of diabetic foot is essential, but can be difficult. “The earliest warning…

If your feet are dry and flaky, it could be thyroid problems, especially if moisturizer doesn’t help. When the thyroid gland (the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck) goes on the fritz, it doesn’t properly produce thyroid hormones, which control metabolic rate, blood pressure, tissue growth, and skeletal and nervous system development. “Thyroid…

If you’ve just found the perfect nail polish, you’re going to want to keep it around. But sometimes, in doing so, it’s entirely possible to keep your nail polish on for way longer than is advisable, and to immediately repaint them once it’s started to fade or chip. And while you might not think that’s…

    While there are plenty of over-the-counter treatments at your disposal, if you’re dealing with chronic foot itching now is not the time to experiment. “These treatments only improve the symptoms,” Dan Michaels, DPM explains. “It would be wise to see a foot professional such as a podiatrist or a dermatologist to evaluate the…

Remember when you wore actual shoes? Like, to an actual office? For a lot of us, it has been a while. America’s impending return to a more traditional workplace-especially the kind whose denizens gravitate toward sensible loafers or office-appropriate heels-could be hard on the feet.    “If you haven’t exercised or done a bicep curl…