Our nails and Health Our nails are made of a protein called Keratin. Keratin protects our nails from damage by making them strong and resilient. It aids in the formation of skin, hair, and the nail’s outer layer (epidermis). Keratin is a strong structural fibrous protein also known as an Alpha-keratin or scleroprotein making it resilient to diluted […]
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What is a Gait Analysis? Gait simply refers to the way a person walks. One or more bodily parts (such as the hips or knees) working below par might result in an irregular gait, which can then cause imbalances in other regions of the body when moving. Podiatrists employ a system of scientific analysis
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Nerve Pain and Your Feet Have you ever experienced a nerve issue? We all know someone who has suffered from sciatica in the low back which refers to the big toe, however, nerves can be affected globally from pathologic states and reports of severe pain, numbness and / or burning in the feet can
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What is Onychogryphosis? Onychogryphosis or Ram’s horn nails is a nail condition brought on by sluggish nail plate growth. The nail plate thickens opaquely and then becomes more yellow-brown in color, elongating and becoming more curved. Congenital onychogryphosis has been reported in a few cases, and it can also be seen in a number
Pinch Punch! I’ve only gone gotten a pinch callosity Do you have calluses somewhere in your foot? Did you know that they are one of the most common types of calluses usually seen in athletes? A pinch callus or tyloma forms along the ridge of skin that is pinched. The origin word for Tyloma is
What is Muehrcke’s lines? We’ve told you about Mees don’t be silly! We’re not messing well what about Muehrcke’s lines…. Muehrcke’s lines, which are white, transverse lines that appear in pairs, indicate an abnormality in the nail’s vascular bed. They are seen as two horizontal white lines that run across the fingernails horizontally. This
What is a Disappearing Nail Bed Syndrome? Disappearing Nail Bed Syndrome (DNBS) is a shortened or narrowed nail bed that is the result of a long standing onycholysis and on average tends to be between 20% and 25% shorter than the opposite non affected nail. The nail may appear yellowish or white in color, or
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What is Acrocyanosis? Acrocyanosis is a peripheral vascular condition that is characterized by bluish or cyanotic skin discoloration because of decreased oxyhemoglobin, known as the reduced oxygen level in hemoglobin. The most common area affected is the extremities which are the hands and feet. Two types: Primary or idiopathic acrocyanosis. Secondary acrocyanosis. Acrocyanosis is
What is Benign Hypermobility Syndrome? Benign hypermobility syndrome (BHS) is a condition characterized by increased flexibility and range of motion in the joints. Joint hypermobility syndrome or benign joint hypermobility syndrome are other terms for this condition. BHS is typically identified using the Beighton score, which rates the degree of hypermobility in various joints
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Varicose Veins Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, twisting veins appearing often in blue or dark purple in color. They are swollen blood vessels that appear just under the skin’s surface in the lower body. Varicose veins usually affect the veins in the legs. That’s because walking and standing increase the pressure in the veins