Ingrown Toenails

• Never pull on the cuticles.

• Do not cut the toenails too short/deep, especially on the sides of the nail.

• It usually can be treated on a same-day visit.

• If it is left untreated, the infection can spread to the bone, especially in the diabetic foot.

 

Fungal Nails

• It is contagious.

• Treatment can be topical, oral, or nail avulsion if necessary.

• The nails will get more damaged if not treated.

• Do not apply nail polish

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Warts

• It is a virus (contagious).

• There are multiple methods to treat a wart, surgically or non-surgically, depending on your life style.

• Most of the treatments are painless, and you do not need to take time off from work.

 

IPK (Callus with a root)

• Can be treated painlessly on the same day at the office.

• It can be caused by foot imbalance or bony protrusion.

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Hammertoes and Bunions

• It is usually caused by foot imbalance.

• It can be treated surgically or non-surgically.

• The problem will get worse if you wait too long.

• Proper shoes are important.

 

Heel and Foot Arch Pain

• Usually, the treatment is non-surgical.

• Excessive standing and wearing flat shoes will usually make the condition worse.

• In the long run, will need custom-made orthoses, but only after the acute pain has improved.

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In-toed Gait

• The younger you are, the easier it is for the problem to be treated.

• It usually doesn't get better by itself.

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Flat Feet/Collapsible Foot Arch

• It can cause pain at the ankles, the knees, the hips, or the lower back.

• It can cause the formation of bony protrusion, bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, and neuritis.