What is Melanoma? Melanoma is cancer of the cells that give rise to the color of skin. The number of cases of melanoma is increasing faster than any other cancer. Melanoma is commonly seen between the ages of 30 to 60. It is found primarily on sun-exposed areas of fair skinned individuals.  The back is…

The internet has become a valuable resource for medical information for patients. There are several reputable web sites managed by doctors and other medical specialists, such as Webmd, that provide patients with free access to information about a wide variety of medical conditions. The internet can unfortunately also be a source of potentially harmful misinformation…

  Have you ever complained of a painful red swollen leg? This could have been a Deep Vein Thrombosis, otherwise known as a DVT. A DVT is a partial or complete occlusion of a vein by a thrombus with secondary inflammatory reaction in the wall of the vein. In other words, it is a clot…

The trendy Ultra SST (aka Shapeshifter Ultra) has been on the market since last year, and it demands your attention. Shapeshifter Ultra is unlike any other shoes Vasque has designed. It’s a bold-looking running shoe, but there’s more to it than just the vibrant upper. It wasn’t a long time ago when I had my…

I have recently seen several kids at the public pool wearing pieces of duct tape underneath their feet to cover their plantar warts. However, is this method really effective in the treatment of warts? The scientific community suggests that this may not be the best option. The practice of duct tape to cover warts was…

Ant bites are a common occurrence at Atlantic Foot and Ankle Specialists in Statesboro. Today, I had the pleasure of treating a lovely, spirited female patient. She was approximately 75 years of age with the most pleasant demeanor. I noticed that there were multiple ant bite pustules located on the top of both feet. Before…

Condition: Hallux Limitus/Hallux Rigidus Hallux is the medical term for the big toe. Hallux limitus is the medical term for progressive condition where the big toe is not able to bend up satisfactorily at the joint where the toe attached to the foot. Over time the condition may progress and becomes more severe and the…

   This a complaint we hear from patients on a regular basis.  This is characteristic of a condition called bursitis or metatarsalgia. The pain experienced with this condition is generally in the ball of the foot, the area toward the bottom of the foot underneath the toes. It can occur underneath any of the toes,…

If your child is frequently tripping and his toes are pointing inward, he might have a foot type referred to as metatarsus adductus.  This type of foot anomaly commonly gives rise to a pigeon-toed appearance. By definition, the bones of the forefoot turn inward with this foot type. Metatarsus adductus is one of the most…

“Baby its COLD outside!”  Yes, it is! I have been noticing that my skin has been much drier and dehydrated since the noticeable change in weather here in Southeast Georgia. So, in the wake of these frigid conditions, I decided to share my tried and true method of hydrating my feet.  I even use this…