Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 20-24, 2021. CDC and partners have organized this week to highlight the importance of early diagnosis of fungal diseases to provide timely treatment. Some fungal diseases go undiagnosed and cause serious infections. Increased awareness about fungal diseases is one of the ways to improve early recognition and reduce delays […]

The ankle is made up of 3 ligaments on the outside (fibula) and a cluster of ligaments on the inside (tibia side).   Typical ankle sprains are inversion or “turning your foot in” type of injury. The most common misconception that I hear from patients is that if they can walk on the ankle, then […]

PAD Awareness Month aims to bring attention to the fact that PAD can be a silent killer. Many people with PAD often do not realize that they have it. The reason is because people often dismiss the symptoms as just as sign of “getting older”. PAD is a chronic circulatory condition that is estimated to […]

#NaplesFL #EsteroFL #CapeCoralFL — Foot and ankle problems in children often go unnoticed. Signs and symptoms can be subtle, and sometimes children can’t explain what’s wrong. But it’s important to protect growing feet and have problems checked out early. Dr. Kevin Lam, DPM, FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, a member of the American College of Foot and […]

    For more information on skin cancer of the foot, contact Family Foot and Leg Center at (239) 430-3668 or visit NaplesPodiatrist.com  or ScarlessBunion.com   —————– Serving Southwest Florida Since 2005, Family Foot & Leg Center has 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties. Offering pediatric to geriatric family care: Ingrown Toenails, Heel Pain, Bunions, […]

The prevalence of diabetes in the Unites States continues rising at an alarming rate. According to the CDC an estimated 30.3 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and is expected to exceed half a billion by 2030. It’s estimated that 7.2 million adults are undiagnosed in the United States. With this increasing trend of […]

The hot summer months are here. Although majority of people apply sunscreen all over their body, still a good number disregard the skin on feet. We are so concerned about our faces and upper body that we often overlook the feet. Sunburn is a real occurrence on the lower extremity. However, without proper protection, the […]