Toenail Conditions
Podiatrist, Foot & Ankle Surgeon Hudson/Bayonet Point, FL
Pain Relief From Ingrown Toenail
Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle Specialize in a quick, virtually pain-free correction of ingrown nails.
An ingrown toenail is a common occurrence where the edge of the toenail grows into the toe. The result is pain, swelling redness and sometimes even infection can occur. This usually happens on your big toe, but can happen on any of your toes. It can happen on one or both sides of the toe nail. Those of you who have experienced an ingrown toenail before know how painful they can be. If the pain in your toe wasn’t enough of a discomfort, ingrown nails have a tendency to become infected. This is when seeking help from a podiatrist is absolutely essential. This is especially important for those with diabetes or poor circulation. Seeing a podiatrist may be the best decision you can make if you want to keep a simple problem from turning into a serious issue.
Treatment for ingrown toenails is performed by gently numbing the toe, and then removing the offending corner of the nail. If you have chronic ingrown toenails, Dr. Kales can remove the root in the office to permanently prevent re-growth of the ingrown portion of the nail. If you have an ingrown toenail, don't be afraid to book an appointment. Your treatment will be gentle and virtually painless, and we'll get you back to your normal activities right away.
The Care You Need For Toenail Fungus
Do crumbly, thickened toenails have you hiding your feet?
Chances are you may have fungal toenails, a condition also known as onychomycosis. Nail fungus is when fungi infect one or more of your nails. It may start as a yellow or white area at the tip of the toe nail. The nails may become yellow or become thickened. The nail may become dull, flaky and painful. Most fungi like to live in warm, moist environments, such as swimming pools and showers. Shoes are another prime place form fungi to live because it is a dark moist warm environment. The body is more prone to fungal infection in the toes due to diminished blood flow to toes as compared to the fingers, which makes it harder for the body to detect and fight the infection.
At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle our Podiatrist will evaluate your feet, check for any other issues such as Athlete’s foot or circulation issues. Our Podiatrist may take a culture of the nails to determine what type of fungus you have and how best to treat you. Our Foot Doctor will then discuss with you the best way to treat your nails. He may prescribe an anti-fungal medication. If you're tired of looking at those unsightly toenails, please make an appointment with Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle for a complete evaluation and treatment plan.