What Should a Diabetic Foot Exam Include?

  November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a reminder that caring for your feet is an important part of managing diabetes. A diabetic foot exam involves more than checking whether your feet hurt. Because diabetes can affect sensation, circulation, skin, nails, and healing, a thorough examination looks for problems you may not be able to feel […]

Can a Broken Toe Heal the Wrong Way?

  A painful toe injury is easy to dismiss with a familiar phrase: “There’s nothing you can do for a broken toe.” Some toe fractures require professional care to heal in proper alignment and avoid lingering problems. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we help patients determine whether toe pain, swelling, or a change in […]

Is Foot Odor a Sign of Athlete’s Foot?

  Foot odor can be embarrassing, but it does not always mean you have athlete’s foot. In many cases, the smell develops when bacteria break down sweat trapped inside socks and shoes. However, when odor appears with itching, scaling, or cracking skin, a fungal infection may be responsible. The podiatrists at Podiatry Center of New […]