Fungal Infection Prevention

It’s important to be vigilant about protecting your feet from fungal infections. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

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November is American Diabetes Month

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we want our patients with diabetes to reduce their risk of developing wounds and ulcers, leading to amputation. Here are some tips for protecting your feet if you have diabetes.

Diabetes, diabetic foot carePasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleNovember 10, 2021American Diabetes Month, Diabetes, athlete's foot, fungal infection, diabetic wounds

8 Tips for Diabetic Foot Care

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle Care we recommend regular podiatric checkups for our patients with diabetes. Fortunately, there are many ways that diabetic patients can protect their feet. Here are eight tips for preventing complications.

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What Your Feet Say About Your Health

Did you know your feet can also reveal quite a bit about the health of the rest of your body? Here are four conditions that may show signs in your feet and how to recognize them.

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Avoiding Athlete’s Foot

It’s crazy itchy, and it’s red and flaky, it burns—it’s athlete’s foot, and at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we know it’s something our Nature Coast patients would like to avoid.

Athlete's Foot, foot health, fungal infectionPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleMay 4, 2021athlete's foot, foot fungus, fungal infection

Family Foot Care Checklist

Taking good care of your feet is a life-long practice—and one that should reward you with an active and healthy lifestyle for many years. Here is a checklist for foot care at every age.

foot care tips, foot healthPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleSeptember 28, 2020bunions, fungal infection, proper footwear, injuries

Foot Problems from Fall Shoes

As styles transition from sandals and open shoe styles to more traditional closed in shoes for fall, more patients will develop certain foot complaints. Here are some of the more common foot problems we see at this time of the year.

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Foot Care as Children Grow

Excellence in pediatric podiatric care will significantly reduce foot and ankle problems in adulthood. Start now and help your child develop good habits and healthy feet at every stage as they grow.

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Preventing Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails occur when the nail grows into the skin surrounding the nail bed, the toenail becomes inflamed, extremely tender to the touch and very sore. Several factors can be addressed to lower the chances of ingrown toenails forming.

Foot Pain, foot care tipsPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleNovember 19, 2019ingrown toenails, bacterial infection, proper footwear, fungal infection

Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet?

We know that foot odor is no laughing matter. There are several steps you can take to prevent foot odor and fungal infections.

foot care tips, foot conditionsPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleOctober 29, 2019fungal infection, proper footwear

Vacation Pack List to Prevent Foot Problems

Common podiatric conditions can be avoided by packing the proper items to prevent foot problems. Here are some foot issues we see frequently and what to pack to head them off at the pass.

foot conditions, foot healthPasco-Hernando Foot & AnkleJuly 22, 2019blisters, ankle sprains, fungal infection