What are common foot infections?
The most common foot infection is the ingrown toenail. Other foreign body infections include those caused by glass, thorns, metal objects, and gravel. Blisters, heel cracks, athlete’s foot, and fungal nails are all very common as well.
How do you tell if your foot is infected?
You can tell if your foot is infected with different signs and symptoms. For example, a fungal infection can have small blisters, peeling skin, redness, itching, and a ‘cauliflower’ pattern appearance. A bacterial infection can have redress, drainage, redness, increase in temperature, and odor.
What are common foot problems in older adults?
Common foot problems in older adults include thinning of the fat pad on the ball of the foot and heel, skin cracks, calluses, corns, thick toenails, falling arches, circulation issues, and neuropathy.
Should I see a podiatrist or dermatologist for foot fungus?
Both specialists can treat foot fungus.
When should you go to the ER for a foot infection?
You should go to the ER for a foot fungus when there are dangerous signs of a more severe infection, including but not limited to: cellulitis with lymphangitis or red streaking up the leg, fever, chills, wound drainage, odor, general disorientation, malaise, elevated heart rate, or even nausea.