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Podiatry
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20 Answers
2 Agrees
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A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Unknown: The cause of mucoid cysts is unkown, .
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Need more support: You likely need a better support. You should see a podiatrist to get orthotics. You may need firmer support or better control at the heel (heel pos... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Preven tion: To protect the fracture from "moving" and protect the ligament attachments.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Hormonal Changes: The ligaments in your feet respond to the same hormones that help the ligaments in the pelvis loosen for birth. The feet will often get a little wide... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
It is not contagious: Toenail fungus is not contagious, difficult to treat. There are multiple options for treatment but none of them are 100% successful. Even if it is f... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Orthotics: You need rigid orthotics to contol your overpronation or possibly even a type of foot/anled brace.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Trench foot: Trench foot is a medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary, and cold conditions. It is one of many immersion foot... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Thick soles are best: The stiffer the sole of the shoe, the less the toe bends. The less it bends, the faster it heals.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Rarely, but yes.: Athlete's foot can cause blistering or cracks in the skin. If these open wounds become infected that could lead to a more serious problem.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
NO: The petroleum base helps with the dry skin only. Inexpensive antifungal medicines are available without rx. Use them.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Probably: Look at the x-rays and see if the bone is lined up straight. This is the best indicator. Sometimes soft tissue injury leads to position change and t... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Variety of reasons: Many possibile reasons including a bone spur, callous, fungus, past injury to nail. You should visit a podiatrist.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Ingrown toenail sign: Pain on pressure, redness, drainage, discoloration of the nail, selling of the skin next to the nail.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Rest.: Sounds like either tendonitis (treat with rest, ben-gay or icy hot, anti-inflammatories) or possibly joint inflammation (treat with anti-inflammatorie... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
OTC ATHLETES FOOT: Otc treatments are usually quite effective when following treatment protocol. Some otc medications are designed to be used for 1 week and some for 1 ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
2 Types of athlete's: There are 2 more usual presentations for athletes's foot. Acute appearance is usually several small blisters that have a clear or slightly yellow flu... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Probably not: The only time to leave it untreated is if it not painful and there is no redness or sign of infection.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Yes, for short time: You will need a post-op shoe or boot for part of your recovery. Ultimately you will be able to wear your normal shoes.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Toenail came off: It is likely that it blackened because it was long and bumped up against the end of your shoe, especially if you are an active person. It is common i... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Frischanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
OTC medications: There are a lot of medicines available at the pharmacy that do not need a prescription. Use them how the label advises. To prevent a return: keep you... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Dec 16, 2012
Dr. Frisch and his staff were very helpful, answered all of my questions and went out of their way to help. No wait time at all, signed in and was taken back right away. Overall a wonderful experience...Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Frisch is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Frisch is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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My foot seems to be ok when I wake up in the morning but as soon as I start walking on it it starts to ache and then by evening it's so sore
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Graduated 1982MD
Awards
Top Podiatrist, Second Place, the Fort Lauderdale Region - Spring
2017
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