Psoriasis: A Tricky Ailment

• Post published:March 30, 2016
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One of the more frustrating conditions that patients bring to Lansdowne Podiatry is psoriasis. Thickened patches of skin that are itchy and painful and have a white, red or a…

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Why is My Toenail Black?

• Post published:March 23, 2016
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If you have a black toenail, most likely it is the result of a subungual hematoma. Basically, what that means is that blood has collected under the nail causing a…

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Taking Care of Hallux Limitus

• Post published:March 16, 2016
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What is hallux limitus? Its name gives the answer: hallux is your big toe and limitus refers to the limited range of motion of the toe. At Lansdowne Podiatry we…

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Ankle Pain that Won’t Go Away

• Post published:March 6, 2016
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Your ankle has been hurting you lately and it feels stiff and uncomfortable to touch. Sometimes it swells up and you feel like it’s going to give out on you,…

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Treating Metatarsalgia

• Post published:March 4, 2016
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Sudden, extreme pain in the ball of the foot or the base of the toe, particularly when doing walking, running or jumping activities or walking barefoot is a telltale sign…

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