Do You Have Xerosis?

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we usually give the more common term for this condition—very dry skin—when presenting it to our patients so as not to alarm them with this scary sounding diagnosis. Although most people suffer with dry skin to some extent during the colder winter months, for some it becomes a more […]

Holiday Gifts Your Feet Will Love

The holidays are here and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we’re wondering what present you’re planning to give your feet. After all, these amazing structures have helped you get through all the holiday craziness, and they deserve to be on your gift list. Below are some suggestions: A Gym Membership—You may think this means […]

5 Winter Foot Health Tips

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we believe good podiatric health is a priority year-round and each season brings its own unique challenges. With the temperatures dropping it’s time to focus on winter foot health issues. 5 Ways to Take Good Care of Your Feet This Season Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! When the heat goes on […]

A Fibroma Can Cause Arch Pain

A plantar fibroma is a condition caused by a thickening of the fibrous tissue on the bottom of your foot. This tissue is called the plantar fascia. As the fibroma grows, nodules may appear on the fibrous filaments that combine to make your arch, causing your toes to bend and stiffen.

Get the Facts About Gout

Between family dinners, office parties and get togethers with friends, there’s a lot of feasting going on at this time of the year! That’s why at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we usually see an increase in the number of Passaic, Bergen, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Union, Ocean and Middlesex County patients with gout. Gout can […]

Diabetic Feet Are at Risk

If you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you probably have a lot to deal with: new medications, modifications to your diet, lifestyle changes, and more. Our podiatrists are aware that it can all seem overwhelming yet want to take this opportunity to encourage you to add just one more thing to the list of ways […]