HEALTHY SKIN STARTS AT YOUR FEET
Podiatrist, Foot & Ankle Doctor in Dewitt, IA
Wart Treatment
Got annoying plantar warts? Contact Dewitt Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic for safe expert foot wart removal.
CAUSES
Foot Warts (Plantar Warts) are growths on your skin caused by a virus. you can get viral warts anywhere you walk barefoot, such as the local pool, karate studio, dance studio, locker room or even from a pedicure salon.
SYMPTOMS
You may notice little black dots in the wart. People sometimes think these dots are splinters. They are actually the blood vessels that nourish the wart. Plantar warts (foot warts) can show up on the soles of your feet. Plantar warts may be very painful.
TREATMENTS
There are several removal therapy options for plantar warts, the type of treatment received depends upon the patient's needs.
Plantar warts can spread easily. If you think you have one or more plantar warts, book an appointment immediately to have them removed before they multiply.
Foot Fungus & Athlete's Foot
WHAT IS ATHLETE’S FOOT?
Athlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection affecting the web of skin between the toes and the soles of the foot.
CAUSES
People pick up these fungal infections when walking barefoot on contaminated floors and object. Since Athlete's Foot is very contagious, it can even be passed from person to person.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms typically include itching, burning, pain and scaling.
TREATMENT
Although Athlete's foot can be treated with anti-fungal medications, you should always try to keep your feet dry, wear cotton socks and "breathable shoes".
We offer various treatments for fungal infections of the foot. If you think you have foot fungus or Athlete’s foot then make an appointment with Dewitt Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic.