What is a Wart? Warts are skin growths caused by a strain of the HPV virus that lives within the top layer of skin. Their appearance depends primarily on their location. Although they don’t spread easily, wart viruses can be...

Our feet often suffer neglect which can lead to pain, infection and deformity. Proper foot care is particularly important for people who have underling health problems such as diabetes, poor circulation, and loss of feeling in the feet. Podiatrist Dr....

The University of Alabama and our podiatry office are mutually excited to partner together for the 21st Annual Employee Health Fair.  This year’s theme is “Elect to be Healthy!” and we are adding on “…and on Your Feet” to help...

Are your feet ready for the summer?  From participating in outdoor activities to showing off your toes during sandal season, you want your feet to look and feel good.  If you have neglected your feet until now, I’ve put together...

Good news for athletes or anyone who suffers from painful foot blisters. A recent study by  Stanford Medicine found that applying inexpensive surgical paper tape to blister-prone areas of the feet can prevent blisters from forming.  The experiment was conducted by Dr....

An article in the Prime Lifestyle of Alabama magazine features Dr. Rosemarie Caillier’s tips on foot care for the elderly.  Pick up a free copy of the February/March issue around Tuscaloosa to read about senior foot care. If you are...

Poor fitting shoes can lead to a variety of foot problems.  If they are too big, the arch of the foot may not be properly supported leading to tired feet or heel pain.  If they are too small, which is...

Your feet can last a lifetime with good care to avoid serious problems that can lead to toe, foot, or leg amputations.  Foot care is very important for people with diabetes especially if you have: loss of feeling in the...

Even podiatrists are not immune from foot problems.  For the past six months, I’ve been dealing with a bump on top of my right foot that suddenly appeared while attending (of all places) a podiatry conference!  It was a hot...

Our feet pay a price to get us moving.  They endure the surface challenges tread upon, the constraints of footwear, and the pressure from our upper body.  What happens when they eventually suffer the effects of use or even abuse? ...