Abigail Rappa, DPM

Understanding Ingrown Toenails: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail you know firsthand that while the affected area is anatomically small, the pain feel enormous. Even the slightest touch from a shoe can make walking difficult. An ingrown toenail, also known as onychocryptosis, occurs when the side or tip of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin. This can lead to inflammation, pain, swelling, and sometimes infection. The big toe (or hallux) is most...

Understanding Peanut Allergy and the Role of Palforzia   Peanut allergy affects 1-2% of people in the United States, making it one of the most common food allergies (1). This happens when the immune system mistakes proteins in peanuts for harmful substances. When this occurs, the body releases chemicals that trigger allergic reactions, which can range from mild symptoms to life-threatening anaphylaxis (2).   Peanuts are legumes, not tree nuts, and are related to soybeans, peas, and lentils...

Definition Hammertoe is common condition that affects the second, third, or fourth toes. It occurs when the toe bends downward at the...