Over time type 2 diabetes can affect all body parts, including the feet. When blood sugars are not controlled, moist areas in ...

Foot injuries can lead to infections that are painful and make the foot difficult to walk on. There are several types of foot injury that can lead to an infection, including cuts and blisters. Feet ...

If your feet are burning or itchy all the time, and if you see what looks like a rash on the skin, you could have athlete’s foot. But did you know that there’s more than one type? A fungus causes this ...

The term “foot fungus” describes superficial fungal infections of the skin or toenails. Two of the most common foot fungi infections are tinea pedis and onychomycosis. Tinea pedis is also known as ...

Researchers suggested that diabetic foot osteomyelitis — which results in worse outcomes compared with soft tissue infections — should be separated into its own category in the Infectious Diseases ...

Infection of bone usually occurs by contiguous spread from soft tissue. This process usually takes days or weeks, and is uncommon in acute infections. In most centers, approximately 20% of patients ...

Athlete’s foot, a prevalent ailment, extends beyond its apparent discomfort and unpleasant odors, offering insights into the broader realm of fungal infections. Despite its seemingly benign nature, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mycobacterial infections of the foot and ankle are rare among patients with diabetic foot infections. No ...

Despite its name, ringworm is actually a type of fungal infection. And yes, you can get it on your feet. About 300 types of fungi have the potential to infect people, and ringworm is one of the most ...