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What are Sweaty Feet? Excessive sweating of the feet is called hyperhidrosis. It’s more common in men than in women, and more common in young adults than older adults. People whose feet sweat excessively often also have problems with excessive sweating of the palms. According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, 3 percent of the population suffers … Read moreSeattle Sweaty Feet Doctor

What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin condition caused by faster-than-normal turnover of skin cells. Normally, new skin cells rise to the surface of the skin once a month; the old surface skin cells die and slough off while the new cells are moving to the surface. In people who have psoriasis, the new cells … Read moreSeattle Psoriasis Doctor

What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. Hypertension occurs when your blood pressure rises and stays above normal over a period of time. Hypertension is often related to atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of plaque in blood vessels, often associated with an increase in your “bad” cholesterol. This condition … Read moreHigh Blood Pressure

What are Infected Wounds? An infected wound is simply the result of bacteria taking over the wound after the body failed to heal the broken skin. This is most often seen when a disease such as diabetes has compromised the immune system or the patient does not properly cover or care for the wound. People … Read moreSeattle Infected Wound Doctor

Diabetes impacts more people than ever before and will impact their quality of life. One of the dreadful results of diabetes is diabetic wounds and ulcers on the feet. What are Diabetic Wounds? If you have diabetes and you are concerned for the health of your feet, Dr. Hoy conveniently located in Seattle to help … Read moreSeattle Diabetic Wound Care Doctor

Our bones are important parts of our body, and they are constantly changing and enduring stress. When stress from repetitive loads prevent the bone from being able to repair itself, cracks may begin to form. These cracks can develop into stress fractures, or cracks in the bone that result from repetitive force and/or overuse. The … Read moreSeattle Stress Fractures Doctor

Athlete’s foot is an contagious condition caused by a fungus that results in itchy, burning, dry, and flaking feet. Tinea pedis, the fungus that causes Athlete’s foot, thrives in moist, dark environments such as shower floors, gyms, socks and shoes, common areas, public changing areas, bathrooms, dormitory-style houses, locker rooms, and public swimming pools. Athlete’s … Read moreSeattle Athlete’s Foot Doctor

What is the difference between orthopedic surgery and podiatry for the condition of hammertoes?  Both are medical and surgical specialties, and its practitioners attended medical school and residency, and go through a licensure and board certification process.  Orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists work side by side in hospitals and in the same group practices. The main … Read morePodiatrist vs. Orthopedist for Hammertoes

What is the difference between orthopedic surgery and podiatry for the condition of bunions?  Both are medical and surgical specialties, and its practitioners attended medical school and residency, and go through a licensure and board certification process.  Orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists work side by side in hospitals and in the same group practices. The main … Read morePodiatrist vs. Orthopedist for Bunions

What is the difference between orthopedic surgery and podiatry for the condition of plantar fasciitis?  Both are medical and surgical specialties, and its practitioners attended medical school and residency, and go through a licensure and board certification process.  Orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists work side by side in hospitals and in the same group practices. The … Read morePodiatrist vs. Orthopedist for Plantar Fasciitis