Toenail Troubles: Infections & Injuries
Podiatrist, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Jackson Heights, NY
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Get the gentle care you need for your ingrown toenail.
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. Ingrown toenails can occur due to improper trimming of the toenail, trauma or genetic factors. Diabetics and people with poor circulation are at greater risk for severe infection and should contact Stay Active Footcare right away.
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, we can remove the root in the podiatry office to permanently prevent re-growth of the ingrown portion of the nail.
If you have an ingrown toenail, please make an appointment with Stay Active Footcare. Your treatment will be gentle and virtually painless.
Toenail Fungus Treatment
Do discolored, brittle, thickened toenails have you hiding your feet?
Yellow discoloration, stripes, debris under the nail and thickening could be indications of a fungal infection. Fungal toenails are caused by an organism that grows in and under the toenail.
Fungal toenails can develop because of nail injury or an inherited, low resistance to the fungus. 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.
Toenail fungus treatment may include topical and oral medications, which used together are very effective. If you're tired of looking at those unsightly toenails, schedule an appointment with Stay Active Footcare podiatry practice in Jackson Heights, NY today. .