Dr. Michele Summers Colon, DPM

08/10/2022

A diabetic patient came in to see me this week, stating he had a sore foot because he stubbed his big toe at work.

When he took off his shoes and socks, the top of the foot near the big toe joint looked swollen and red, similar to a gout attack.

However, the bottom of the foot looked like this (first pic in comments). After I cleaned it up and got rid of the dead tissue, it looked like this (second pic in comments).

So…please inspect your feet thoroughly, top and bottom, using a mirror if you have to (to see the bottom of your foot). You do not want an infection like this, that most likely started with a simple blister.

04/19/2020

Foot lesions possibly an early indicator of covid-19!

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03/09/2020

From a former colleague who lives in Rome. I thought there was great info here, and practical.

"UPDATE-Italy is in a lockdown. We all live in the red zone. Will keep you posted what this is like, including how I manage to cut my own hair.
Update of life in Rome right now. So this is our new reality. One person at a time in the post office and 1 meter distance between people when standing in line. same in grocery stores, shops, cafes. You know for weeks I heard people say - it’s fine, it’s no problem. We should have been doing this two weeks ago. We are your future. So from the future here’s my advice before this lands on your doorstep-
Go get a haircut, color now
Stop going to the gym or yoga classes even before you hear of the virus coming close.
Stop touching anyone, and keep a distance. Don’t go to bars, large group activities.
Get some puzzles, books and cards and stay home and cook. Share any good Netflix series you suggest!
Don’t panic but be vigilant- wash your hands and then do it again as soon as you touch anything.
Stock up with groceries but just a bit more than normal. Don’t panic buy.
Stay home as much as possible.
Go for bike rides, long walks in wide open spaces and enjoy the countryside."