We are hard on our feet, especially the skin and toenails. We walk barefoot on dirty surfaces and expose them to bacteria and viruses. We shove them into socks and shoes and then sweat—creating the perfect environment for fungus to grow between the toes and under the toenails. We don't trim our toenails often enough or correctly, promoting painful ingrown toenails. And after all of this, we hesitate to seek professional help to find a solution that prevents chronic conditions.
At Forward Foot & Ankle Center, we are proactive about skin and toenail care and encourage you to be, too. We offer skin and nail care treatments that resolve painful conditions, stop the spread of infections, and prevent a recurrence. No problem is too small, so contact us when you notice a wound, wart, or swollen toe.
Treating Fungal Nail Infections and Ingrown Toenails
A spa pedicure can be a nice way to pamper your toes—if the spa is hygienic and the pedicurists are properly trained. However, simply keeping your nails trimmed and inspecting them for signs of infection are all you need to do to have healthy toenails. We have effective solutions for the following:
- Fungal toenails. Many people live with thick, yellow, and brittle toenails for years without realizing they have a fungal infection. Toenail fungus is related to athlete's foot, but the nail bed is impacted rather than the skin between the toes. We offer treatments such as topical creams, oral medications, and even laser therapy to kill the fungus and allow a healthy toenail to return.
- Ingrown toenails. Talk about a thorn in a lion's paw! An ingrown toenail can bring down even the bravest adult. If the area around your big toenail is swollen, red, and causing you pain, you likely have an ingrown toenail. This problem generally does not go away on its own and can become infected if not treated early. We have a variety of solutions, from foot soaks to surgery, to resolve this problem for you once and for all.
