TOENAIL CONDITIONS
Podiatrist, Foot & Ankle Doctor in Dewitt, IA
Toenail Fungus
Do crumbly, thickened toenails have you hiding your feet?
Some of the symptoms of toenail fungus (onychomycosis) are:
Yellowing of the nail
Crumbling corner or tip of nail
Distorted nail
White or yellow streaks on the nail
Scaling under the nail
Foul odor from the infected nail
Flaking white areas on the toenail’s surface
Loss of the nail
Fungal toenails are caused by an organism that grows in and under the nail. The fungus likes to grow in warm, moist places like your shoes. Many patients pick up fungal toenail infections in the gym locker room, from a nail salon, wet shoes or from trauma. Fungus can stay in the nails for many years and can be passed from one person to another.
Treatments for nail fungus include topical medications, oral medications and surgerical treatments.
Need Relief from Embarrassing Toenail Fungus? Make an appointment today.
If you're tired of looking at those unsightly toenails then contact Dewitt Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic for your effective and personalized treatment plan.
Ingrown Toenail
Do not fear an ingrown toenail. Get help from our Ingrown Toenail Specialist.
An ingrown toenail occurs when a corner of the nail grows into the flesh of the toe, causing redness and swelling, followed by pain and often infection.
CAUSES
Ingrown toenails can occur due to improper trimming of the toenail, trauma or genetic factors.
TREATMENT
Treatment for ingrown toenails is performed by gently numbing the toe, and then removing the offending corner of the toenail. If you have chronic ingrown toenails, we can remove the root in the office to permanently prevent re-growth of the ingrown portion of the nail.
Get the gentle, expert medical care you need for your ingrown toenail.
If you have an ingrown toenail, please request an appointment with Dewitt Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic. Your treatment will be gentle and virtually painless, and we will get you back to your normal lifestyle right away.