Posts Tagged With 'infection'

Is It an Ingrown Toenail?

Is It an Ingrown Toenail?

It is amazing how the smallest things can cause the biggest amount of pain. One small corner of your toe hurts and it can make it difficult to put shoes on and even walk. While numerous things can go wrong with foot and toe health, the number one offender is an ingrown toenail.   An ingrown toenail occurs at the top of the toe on the corner as the nail itself begins to...

Posted on July 17, 2017Read More

Signs of Infection in a Wound

Any time the skin is damaged, through lacerations, punctures, abrasions, or any other injury, there is a danger of infection.  The skin is one of the body’s most important defenses, maintaining the integrity of the body and keeping the internal workings safe from intrusion by bacteria and other foreign bodies.  However, when that barrier is compromised, bacteria can gain...

Posted on October 16, 2015Read More