3 Things to Know About Ingrown Nails in Children

Ingrown nails are a very common (and usually very painful) condition for all ages of people.  Approximately three million ingrown nails are treated annually in the US.  This problem is especially common in children between the ages of 9 and 18, and the big toe is by far the most...

Children and Plantar Warts

Children and Plantar Warts Plantar warts (simply: warts on the feet) are a very common issue for people of all ages.  It’s estimated that 7-10% of the US population has some type of wart infection.  It’s especially prevalent in children, with approximately 10-20% of children in the US affected.  These...

Does Your Child Have Sever’s Disease?

My oldest son has been dealing with heel pain for the last month.  He is a very active 9-year-old with soccer, basketball, baseball and running.  Currently, he is playing soccer this fall.  He is a classic example of a young boy or girl from 8-14 years old who commonly suffer...