Have you heard about the latest fashion trend for babies? It is high heels. That's right, you read that correctly. Two moms from Bellevue, Washington have designed soft and squishy high heels that babies (0-6 months) can wear. They are called Heelarious. As long as the baby does not stand in the shoes, I think it is okay. I know that they are soft, but even a soft heel will affect balance when trying to stand. I would recommend the mothers, of the babies, read more about high-heeled shoes and the effects on the body. Photo © Terence Vanderheiden, D.P.M.

Abrasions/scrapes are very common on the feet and toes. Initial treatment should be to stop the bleeding. Luckily, abrasions do not usually bleed a lot. Next, you want to clean the area with soap and water. Now, there are a couple options for what to do next. You can leave the area uncovered and allow a scab to form. Some people refer to a scab as nature's band-aid. The other option is to apply an antibiotic ointment and cover the abrasion/scrape. You should continue to monitor the area and watch for signs of infection such as redness, drainage, pus or swelling. If you see any of these, you should see a podiatrist. Photo © Terence Vanderheiden, D.P.M.

Fungus is all around us. Perhaps not the most pleasant thought, but it is true. The thought of fungus becomes even more unpleasant when it gets in your toenails. Fungus usually invades the toenails after a trauma to the nails. The toenail lifts slightly from the nail bed and then the fungus seizes the moment and invades the toenail. There are various treatments available including topical and oral (pills) antifungals. Unfortunately, fungus in the toenails can reoccur after treatment, so you need to decrease the environment that the fungus likes. Photo © Terence Vanderheiden, D.P.M.

Deena Kastor did not finish the Women's Olympic Marathon Race in Beijing due to a broken bone in her right foot. Apparently Deena had felt some soreness in her foot a week prior to the race, but thought it was due to the tendons. It is common to have aches and pains in your feet after months of training for a marathon, but when pain is accompanied by swelling, that is not normal and you need to see a podiatrist. According to Dr. Amol Saxena, podiatric sports medicine and surgery specialist at the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, Deena may have benefited from an insert and a bone stimulator. Olympic swimmer Dara Torres has taught us that age is not a limiting factor if you believe, so hopefully Deena will give it another go at the 2012 Olympics in London. Photo © Terence Vanderheiden, D.P.M.