Frequently
Asked Questions
Ingrown Toenails
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Never pull on the cuticles.
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Do not cut the toenails too short/deep, especially on the sides of the nail.
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It usually can be treated on a same-day visit.
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If it is left untreated, the infection can spread to the bone, especially in the diabetic foot.
Fungal Nails
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It is contagious.
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Treatment can be topical, oral, or nail avulsion if necessary.
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The nails will get more damaged if not treated.
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Do not apply nail polish
Warts
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It is a virus (contagious).
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There are multiple methods to treat a wart, surgically or non-surgically, depending on your life style.
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Most of the treatments are painless, and you do not need to take time off from work.
IPK (Callus with a root)
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Can be treated painlessly on the same day at the office.
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It can be caused by foot imbalance or bony protrusion.
Hammertoes and Bunions
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It is usually caused by foot imbalance.
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It can be treated surgically or non-surgically.
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The problem will get worse if you wait too long.
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Proper shoes are important.
Heel and Foot Arch Pain
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Usually, the treatment is non-surgical.
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Excessive standing and wearing flat shoes will usually make the condition worse.
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In the long run, will need custom-made orthoses, but only after the acute pain has improved.
In-toed Gait
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The younger you are, the easier it is for the problem to be treated.
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It usually doesn't get better by itself.
Flat Feet/Collapsible Foot Arch
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It can cause pain at the ankles, the knees, the hips, or the lower back.
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It can cause the formation of bony protrusion, bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, and neuritis.