Is it good to have hair on my feet?

During a podiatry exam, one of the things that the physician looks for is hair growth to the toes and feet. This is a sign that there is good blood flow or circulation to the feet. Thus, it is a great thing to see. In patients with poor circulation, there may be decreased or no hair to the feet, and other findings include color changes to the feet, cold feet, thin skin, nail changes, sores on the toes, no or reduced pulses (the podiatrist feels these on the feet), and pain. If you have any of these changes to your feet, it is important to see a foot doctor. Dr. Bender, 708-763-0580