Skin Conditions
Podiatrist, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Jackson Heights, NY
Warts Removal
Skip the home remedies for wart removal. Get the proper care for plantar warts from Stay Active Footcare in Jackson Heights, NY.
Foot Warts (Plantar Warts) are a common foot condition. 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.
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. Children, teens, and people with allergies or weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to the wart virus. There are several removal therapy options for plantar warts, the type of treatment received depends upon the patient's needs.
Plantar warts can spread. Make an appointment with Stay Active Footcare to have them removed before they multiply.
Athlete's Foot & Foot Fungus
Do you have Athlete's Foot?
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".
Stay Active Footcare provides quick and effective treatment to relieve the symptoms and clear the infection. Our Podiatrist will work with you to resolve your athlete's foot problem. Make an appointment today.