by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Dec 2, 2011 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Infection, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
An ingrown toenail is a result of a nail growing into the skin that surrounds it. The big toe is the most common location but it may occur in any digit. At Sowell Podiatry, ingrown toes nails are very common. Too often these ingrown toenails are not cared for...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Nov 1, 2011 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Fungus, Infection, Nacogdoches, Nails, Podiatry
One of the most common foot conditions Dr. Sowell sees everyday is painful onychomycosis. That is to say that fungal nails have become very common in our society today and it is estimated that over 35 million people have fungal toenails in the United States alone. ...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Oct 20, 2011 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Infection, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Skin
Probably one of the most missed diagnosis of the foot I see is Chronic Dermatophytosis, aka Athlete’s Foot. We all seem to recognize the acute form many get in high school where the feet itch excessively and the skin between the toes is wet and has turned white, aka...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Feb 26, 2010 | Diabetes, ETFA Blog, Infection, Nacogdoches, Woundcare
As a podiatrist, I see many unusual things. Diabetics who have stepped on a sewing needle and not realized it, puncture wounds from thorns that went through a hunting boot and holes completely through a foot due to a misguided pressure washer! All of these injuries...
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