Skin Disorders:

There are many skin disorders that affect your feet.  Below are a few disorders that are most common for patients

• Athlete’s Foot
  Athlete’s foot is a skin disease caused by a fungus. It most commonly attacks the feet because shoes create a warm, dark, and humid environment which encourages fungus growth.
• Corns and Calluses
  Corns and calluses are areas of thickened skin that develop to protect that area from irritation. They are usually caused by rubbing or excess pressure against part of the foot.

• Psoriasis
  Psoriasis is caused by faster-than-normal turnover of skin cells. In people who have psoriasis, the new cells move to the surface so rapidly that the dead cells build up on the surface in dry, whitish-silver patches.
• Skin Cancers of the Feet
  Skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body, including in the lower extremities. Most skin cancers of the feet are painless, and often there is a history of recurrent cracking, bleeding, or ulceration.
• Sweaty Feet
  Excessive sweating of the feet is called hyperhidrosis. People whose feet sweat excessively often also have problems with excessive sweating of the palms.
• Warts
  Warts are one of several soft tissue conditions of the foot that can be quite painful. They are caused by a virus and can appear anywhere on the skin.

Treatment for any of these skin disorders can be oulined and discussed with Dr. Kline.  At your appointment he will evaluate your condition and work with you to identify the best possible treatments and plans to avoid these types of disorders for reoccuring when possible.