Skin Conditions
FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON, PODIATRIST IN ROSEDALE & WOODSIDE, NY
Foot Wart Removal
Skip the home remedies for wart removal. Get the proper care for plantar warts from Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions.
Foot Warts (Plantar Warts) are a common foot condition that our Podiatrist treats. Warts are growths on your skin caused by a virus. 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 show up on the soles of your feet. Plantar warts may be painful.
Common causes of warts
Skin Cuts Or Abrasions
Floor Surfaces In Public Showers, Swimming Pools Or Locker Rooms
Pedicure Salon
Dance Studio
Karate Studio
Feeble Immunity System
Predisposition To The Virus
Keeping Foot In Soggy, Dark & Closed Footwear For Prolonged Periods
There are several removal therapy options for plantar warts, the type of treatment received depends upon the patient's needs. Plantar warts can spread. Get in touch with Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions to have your foot warts removed before they multiply.
Athletes Foot & Foot Fungus
Are your feet itching, burning, pain or scaling? You may have foot fungus or Athlete's foot.
What is Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis)? Athlete's foot also commonly referred to as tinea pedis, is caused by a fungal infection affecting the web of skin between the toes and the soles of the foot.
Symptoms typically include burning, pain, itching and scaling. Athlete's foot is highly contagious. People pick up these fungal infections when walking barefoot on contaminated floors and object. Athlete's Foot can even be passed from person to person. 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".
Our Podiatrist will work with you to resolve your athlete's foot problem. If you think you might have foot fungus then contact Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions for a complete evaluation.
Corns & Calluses
Callus: A callus is a collective body of hard, dead skin cells found usually on the underside of the feet or hands. Callus is the outcome of continuous friction against the skin at some point or due to excess pressure. It occurs as a flat, widespread thickening and hardening of the skin. The formation of a callus is actually a natural protective measure that a body adopts to provide cushion against excessive exertion and resulting irritation on the tender zone. Calluses are generally presented as yellowish coloring. They are noncontagious and usually painless; however, too much thickened a callus can be painful due to its nucleation. The common sites of their occurrence are the heel, ball of the foot and medial side of the big toe. In people suffering from diabetes or restricted circulation calluses can give rise to graver foot problems.
Corn: A corn is a special form of callus that grows on the toes owing to the upward push of the bones against tightly closing shoes that causes extra pressure to be exerted on the skin. The topmost skin layer thickens to a depth, producing irritation in the underlying fascia. The “soft corns” develop between the toes as open-end sores due to the phalanges rubbing against each other and causing friction. The “hard corns” tend to appear on top of the big toe or beside the fifth toe. Corns are usually painless outgrowths unless they are left untreated to acquire excessive thickness and depth.
Before attempting to self-treat, please contact Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions if you have poor circulation or are diabetic . A minor cut or small injury could cause the start of a infection that may lead to a foot ulcer. Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions will evaluate and treat your calluses or corns. So, don’t wait, make an appointment and let us help you find relief.