Advanced Foot Care Nurse and Wellness Centre Inc.
3019 Tecumseh Road East N8W 1G8 Windsor, ON, Canada

Warts and Corns What They Are and How to tell the difference. Have you ever had a sore spot under your foot or on your toes? Or a patch of hard skin that you can’t seem to get rid of? There’s a good chance that you’ve had a corn or a wart. But how do you recognise them and how can you tell whether you have one or the other? Corns and warts are quite common and two of the more frequent conditions that podiatrists treat on a daily basis. They can be quite similar in their ...presentation but they are actually quite different in terms of what causes them and how they are treated so it’s important to know one from the other. Corns are actually related to callous so let’s start there. Callous is formed as an immune system response to pressure. This pressure can come from a variety of sources such as footwear, the ground, how we walk and the actual structure of the foot. The body’s response to this pressure is to create more skin which in turn creates more pressureI think you can see where this is going! This excess build-up of skin is called hyperkeratosis and it becomes dry and thick and eventually forms a callous. Callous is usually not painful but can lead to cracks (fissuring) which can be a portal of entry for bacteria. A corn is created when an area of callous is not taken care of. Pressure continues to build and it creates a focal point which is where the corn forms. Corns can develop in between toes, on the tops of toes, under the foot and even under toenails. Corns have a central core (sometimes called a plug) which grows inwards due to continuing pressure and can become quite painful, especially if it starts to push against a nerve. A corn will often be rounded and have fairly defined borders. The natural lines of the skin continue over the corn and it is most sore when pushed upon. A wart, or plantar wart as they are known on the feet, is something entirely different. Plantar warts are caused by a virus known as the human papilloma virus. This virus invades the skin cell and changes its structure to create a wart. It is the same virus that causes warts on other parts of the body, however, when they form on the feet warts tend to be pushed inwards due to pressure. Like corns, plantar warts can be extremely painful but unlike corns, they are not dead skin and they have an excellent blood supply. Plantar warts present similarly to corns, however, they can be more poorly defined and can have a ‘cauliflower’ appearance. The normal skin lines become interrupted and plantar warts are more tender if you squeeze the borders rather than pushing directly on them. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY BE SUFFERING A CORN OR PLANTAR WART YOU CAN BOOK AN APPOINTMENT HERE FOR A THOROUGH ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT PLAN TO TACKLE THESE NASTY SPOTS! Book online www.advancedfootnurse.com or call 226-363-0476!

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Toe Transformation Time! This client had already lost 3 toes from gangrene previously. He has now chosen to get proper diabetic foot care completed by professional advanced foot care nurses at one of our clinics. A full diabetic foot exam was done and a treatment plan put in place. We got him great offloading device and orthopaedic shoes with custom made orthotics all completed in our One Stop Foot Shop... He left a very happy man on the road to healthier feet and better outcomes. Book your Foot Care by professional and best quality Foot Care Nurses. Book online www.advancedfootnurse.com Or call 226-363-0476

We are excited to announce we will be the new Nursing Foot Care Provider for Lifetimes on Riverside LTC, Regency Park and Chateau Park! That's now 16th Facilities with us! Better Foot Nurses * Better Communication * Better Organization * Better Outcomes... We have the perfect size foot care offices and foot care staff to handle and properly take care of of any foot care contract. We keep everyone happy! Happy Feet, Happy families, Happy facilities! We proudly offer and only focus to specialize in professional Foot Care Programs for all Ontario Facilities. Long-term Care Centres and Retirement Homes will receive Best Practice Care from Registered Foot Care Nurses. Our programs also offer Compression, Orthotics and shoe wear onsite! We encourage you to call and speak to one of our Facility Care Specialists. Over 16 happy Facilities use our Foot Care Program and Expert Foot Nurses. www.advancedfootnurse.com

What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is damage of the peripheral nerves. Your peripheral nerves are the nerves that travel to your arms and legs. When the nerves are damaged, they don't function properly. People with peripheral neuropathy have decreased or abnormal sensation in their toes and fingers. Sometimes, they develop problems moving these parts of the body as well. Symptoms:... The most common symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include burning, numbness, tingling, or shooting or stabbing pain in the toes and/or fingertips. Any change in sensation in the fingers or toes may be a symptom of peripheral neuropathy. Be sure to report any abnormal sensations to your doctor. Those sensations may be the first sign of another problem, such as diabetes. Causes: In the United States, the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes will develop neuropathy within their lifetime. * Certain medications, including some chemotherapy drugs. Heredity. Some people have a family history of peripheral neuropathy. * Advanced age. Peripheral neuropathy is more common as people age. * Arthritis. Certain type of arthritis, especially involving the back, can cause peripheral neuropathy. * Alcoholism. According to the US National Library of Medicine, up to half of all long-term heavy alcohol users develop peripheral neuropathy. * Neurological disorders. Certain neurological disorders, including spina bifida and fibromyalgia, are associated with peripheral neuropathy. Injury. Acute injury to the peripheral nerves may also cause peripheral neuropathy. Book at one of our 3 foot care clinics. www.advancedfootnurse.com 226-363-0476

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