What is Leukonychia? Leukonychia is a common condition that causes white spots or streaks on your fingernails or toenails. Three types of leukonychia True leukonychia: In true leukonychia, the white spots form in the area of your fingers or toes where the nail starts to grow (nail matrix), and appear in the hard part […]
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What is Freiberg’s Disease? Freiberg’s disease, also known as Freiberg infraction or osteochondrosis of the metatarsal head, is a relatively rare condition that affects the metatarsal bones in the foot. Freiberg’s disease is named after Alfred H. Freiberg, an American orthopedic surgeon who first described the condition in 1914. He observed a pattern of
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Have a sweaty feet? Sweaty feet, also known as plantar hyperhidrosis, is a condition characterized by excessive sweating of the feet. Sweaty feet are a common condition that affects people of all ages. While it can occur at any time, it often starts during childhood or adolescence and may persist into adulthood. Symptoms of
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Onychomadesis Onychomadesis is a condition characterized by the spontaneous shedding or loss of the nails. It usually starts at the distal portion (farthest from the nail bed) and progressing towards the proximal portion (closer to the nail bed). Onychomadesis is usually a self-limiting condition, meaning that the nails will eventually grow back on their
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What are Corns and Calluses? Corns and calluses are thickened areas of skin that develop in response to repeated pressure, friction, or irritation. Corns are small, round areas of thickened skin that typically develop on the tops and sides of the toes or between the toes. They may be hard and dry (hard corns)
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Skier’s Toe Skier’s toe, also known as “toe bang” or “subungual hematoma,” is a condition commonly experienced by skiers and snowboarders. Skier’s toe is a medical condition classified by bleeding underneath the bed of the a toe, oftentimes the big toe. Bleeding under the toenail is typically caused by trauma to the area. This
Heel Pain? It might not be the Plantar Fascia! Heel pain is a common foot complaint and it affects people of all ages and genders. There are many possible causes of getting heel pain and the most common one is plantar fasciopathy. However there is this one cause that is not typically considered and
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Yellow Nail Syndrome Yellow nail syndrome is a rare condition characterized by yellowing, thickening, and slow growth of the nails, particularly the toenails. It is considered a rare disorder, with an estimated prevalence of less than 1 per 1,000,000 individuals. It occurs more commonly in adults over the age of 50 but can affect
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What is Metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot, specifically around the metatarsal bones. These are the long bones in the foot that connect the toes to the midfoot. Causes Of Metatarsalgia As metatarsalgia is a broad term describing pain in the forefoot, there may
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What is Clubfoot? Clubfoot is a congenital condition in which one or both feet are twisted inward and downward, making it difficult to walk normally. In severe cases, the foot is turned so far that the bottom faces sideways or up rather than down. The condition, also known as talipes equinovarus, is fairly common.