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Corns and Calluses
Corns and calluses are thick, hard layers of skin that are produced for protection due to pressure or friction from shoes and boots…
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Fungal Infections of the Toenails
Fungal infections of the toenails or onychomycoses, is a common infection affecting 2 millions people in Canada in which microorganisms attack the nail…
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Plantar Warts
The Human Papilloma virus (HPV) is responsible for plantar warts. This virus infects the superficial layer on skin only, resulting in an increase in skin thickness, occasionally painful under points of pressure…
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Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot or tinea pedis is a skin infection of the foot caused by fungi. Dark, hot, humid environments are ideal for their growth…
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Ingrown Nail
An ingrown nail is caused by a portion of nail imbedded in the skin and is associated with inflammation, pain and redness.…
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Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
Bunions (hallux abducto valgus or hallux valgus) in a foot joint change involving 2 bones, that of the 1st metatarsal and that of the big toe (hallux).…
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Flat Feet
Flat feet (valgus feet or pronating feet) are associated with a lowering of the foot arch and change in the position of the rear foot…
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Plantar Fascia
The plantar fascia is a structure under the foot that is attached to the heel bone (calcaneus) and the base of the toes at the ball of the foot (metatarsals)…