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Ulcers, which are open sores in the skin, occur when the outer layers of the skin are injured and the deeper tissues become exposed.

Heel pain, especially stabbing heel pain, is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur...

A wart is a small growth on the skin that develops when the skin is infected by a virus. Warts can develop anywhere on the foot...

A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma.

Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) deformity of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth (little) toes.

Fungus of the toenails is a common problem that can affect people of all ages, although it most commonly affects individuals who are older. 

A callus is a thickened area of skin on the foot caused by pressure and repeated rubbing, such as from a shoe or sock.

A corn is a small circular thickened lesion in the skin of the foot. It usually forms due to repeated pressure on the skin.

Charcot foot is a condition causing weakening of the bones in the foot that can occur in people with significant nerve damage (neuropathy)

A bunion (also referred to as hallux valgus) is often described as a bump on the side of the big toe. But a bunion is more than that.

Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, is a skin infection caused by fungus.

Pigeon toes (intoeing) is a condition in which the feet point inward when walking.

Flat feet, also referred to as flatfoot, is a condition characterized by the absence or minimal presence of arches in one or both feet.

An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of the ankle.

Achilles tendinitis affects the largest tendon in the body, the Achilles tendon. This type of injury typically occurs because of overuse.

If you have diabetes, it’s a good idea to have them checked out at least once or twice a year by a podiatrist.