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Don’t Overlook Skin Cancer on Your Feet

When you think of skin cancer, your mind probably goes to faces, arms, or backs exposed to the sun on a summer day. But here’s something most people overlook. Skin cancer can also develop on your feet and in some cases, it can go undetected for too long.

At Podiatry Foot & Ankle Institute we’re trained to detect signs of skin cancer affecting the feet and ankles. These areas are often neglected during routine skin checks, yet they’re just as vulnerable, especially to more aggressive forms of cancer.

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Should I be worried about hot feet?

Why Are My Feet So Hot? Having a sensation that your feet are burning is a fairly common occurrence that can be caused by a wide variety of factors. With diseases like diabetes and peripheral artery disease, a burning sensation is often accompanied by numbness and tingling. A skin condition may be the cause, or it could be your feet are tired and achy from working all day.

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