Dermatology and Your Feet

Skin and toenail problems can be extremely annoying and painful. Don't ignore dermatology problems in your feet! There are a lot of new treatments available for skin and toenail problems. State of the art laser treatment for toenail fungus is very promising! If you have a dermatology problem in your feet, help is on the way! To learn more about skin and toenail disorders, click on your symptoms below. If you still have questions, or are concerned about your skin and nails, contact us or make an appointment for an evaluation. Put your skin and nail problems behind you!

What is a Safe Pedicure?

Fungal Toenails (Onychomycosis)

Warts (Verruca)

Sweaty Feet (Hyperhydrosis)

Itchy Feet

Athlete's Foot Fungus (Tinea Pedis)

Dry, Cracking Heels

Porokeratosis (Seed Corn)

Corns and Calluses

Skin Cancer on Your Feet

Diabetic Ulcerations

Should I sterilize my shoes?

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Blog for Skin and Nail Problems

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Library for Skin and Nail Problems:

• What To Expect After Wart Surgery   
  What happens after warts are treated in the office by cryotherapy or surgery? Here are some answers to common questions about verruca or platar warts
• Solutions For Sweaty Feet!   
  Sweaty feet are also known as hyperhidrosis. There are many causes and few solutions. Here is an overview to help you with sweaty feet!
• Ingrown Toenails Patient Information   
  Ingrown toenails can be quite painful. Here are the most up to date information on the diagnosis and treatment options of patients with ingrown toenails.
• Got Toenail Troubles?   
  Toes can be a runner's weakest link. For some, it's the knees, for others, the back. And for many, the toes, or at least one of them, can be the problem that tortures an otherwise trouble-free runner. Any runner can get into toe trouble with the right (or wrong) conditions. From blisters, corns, and calluses to stress fractures and ingrowns, those cute little toes can become a big headache.
• Toe Jams March Madness Bracketology   
  Even runners are watching March Madness right now. College basketball will have the nation riveted to their TV and discussing this year's Cinderella stories. The biggest health story of the tournament so far is the jammed big toe of North Carolina's Ty Lawson.
• Toenail Fungus: The Getting, Going, and Staying Gone   
  Onychomycosis is the medical term for nail fungus and yes, you are not the only one hiding your ugly toenails. Over 6 million Americans suffer from toenail fungus and the number continues to grow more every year. Every day, I am faced with questions regarding oral treatment for toenail fungus, and there seems to be a lot of misunderstandings and myths. Do you know the truth about oral fungal treatments?
• Missing Toenails?   
  Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner and that means warm weather shoe styles will soon appear. Sandals are a welcomed vision letting you know the cold days of winter will soon pass. For others however, sandals or open toe styles can be a challenge especially for those who are embarrassed by missing or damaged toenails.
• The Stink in Your Feet!   
  Are you embarrassed about the stank that comes from your feet. Do your husband’s feet stink? What about your children’s feet, especially your young athlete? Stinky feet have been plaguing man kind since the stone age! Thus, you can only imagine all of the home remedies.
• Can I Wear Nail Polish With Fungus On My Nails?   
  It’s a bum rap! You have fungus on your toe nails and all you want to do is cover it up! Nothing better than nail polish to do that, but you know enough about fungus to know that fungus thrives in moist dark places. Nail polish gives that fungus a wonderful place to grow and thrive! What’s a girl to do??
• Could it Be Ringworm?   
  Rest easy, Ringworm is an infection of the skin caused by Fungus, not by actual worms. The types of fungi that cause ringworm are found on the superficial (top) layers of the skin. They grow best in warm, moist areas, such as locker rooms, swimming pools and in skin folds.
• Tinea pedis (Athelet's Foot Fungus)   
  Most commonly known as "athlete’s foot fungus", tinea pedis is the term used for a dermatophyte infection of the bottom of the feet and in between the toes. Tinea pedis is thought to be the world's most common dermatophytosis. Reportedly, 70% of the population will be infected with tinea pedis at some time.
• Warts: What Works, What Doesn't And Why!   
  So you think you may have a wart. A wart is a virus, and like any virus, it is not easy to get rid of. The good news is that we have been treating these things for years and have some pretty good ideas on what works and what doesn’t!
• Malignant Melanoma and Your Feet   
  Not all brown or pink skin spots are melanomas, and they are rarely in the feet; but when they are, they are usually nasty! Melanoma is a cancer that begins in the cells of the skin that produce pigment or color. It is often called malignant melanoma because it spreads to other parts of the body as it grows beneath the surface of the skin. Unlike many other cancers, it can strike at any age.
• Sweaty Feet (Hyperhydrosis)   
  Wet, sloshy, sweaty feet that side around in your shoes and sandals. That can’t feel good! Why don’t your feet stop sweating?
• Itchy Dry Winter Skin?   
  Colder temperatures bring dry itching skin to most of us, along with that annoying runny nose. Whether you live in Rhode Island or Texas, cold temperatures can bring dry, cracked skin that can make you just about crazy. These itchy, sometimes bumpy, patches are your body’s way of trying to scream for help. It is the outer layer of skin, made up of dead skin cells, natural oils and fats, which is sending the cry for help.
• Laser Away Your Toenail Fungus!   
  There is now a new FDA approved option for treatment that includes a painless laser procedure to kill the fungus in the toenail with usually one treatment! And is 80-88% effective! Think about it, one 30 minute treatment by a painless laser and 6 to 9 months later, the toenails have grown out normal! Too bad we can’t figure out how to make them grow faster! Find out all about it and find out the answer to some common FAQ's!
• Porokeratosis   
  The best way to describe these little critters is to imagine having small “dot” calluses on the bottoms of your feet. Those of you who pick at them, are able to remove a central core of this callous, which temporarily provides relief until it builds up again. We know how painful these can become! Of our patients described them as having a sensation of stepping on tiny pebbles all the time. Ouch!
• Avoid Bathroom Surgery On Ingrown Toenails   
  Almost everyone, at one time or another in their life, has suffered from an ingrown toenail. Often, this first occurs during adolescence, but can occur at any age. The toenail curves into the skin, causing redness, irritation and pain. Most kids don't complain until their toe is swollen, red, and dripping pus! Don't worry, Mom, they hide it until they can't stand the pain anymore. Some older kids (yes, I mean you!) do the same thing with their spouses. Don't delay ingrown toenail treatment, you don't have to live with the pain
• Deadly Pedicure?   
  With so many lawsuits connected to deaths, chronic infections and disfigurement from pedicures; you would think the public would be clamoring for reform. Just the opposite, most consumers completely blow off the risks and have the "it won't happen to me" attitude.
• Whats Hiding Under Your Nail Polish?   
  My nails are thick, yellow and seem to have something growing underneath them. I'm not a dirty person, how did this happen? I get asked this question more times a week than I can count. Why do some people have nasty toenails that look like little mountains of yellow, thick rock? Fungus is the most common culprit!

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Frequent Questions for Skin and Nail Problems:

• What is Formula 3 and how and why does it work?
• One Grandmother asked: Is it safe for children to use nail polish or does this increase their likelihood of developing fungal nails?
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• How do I avoid ingrown nails?
• How do I know if I have fungus on my nails?
• How do I know if I should have my bunions fixed or just leave them alone?
• My heels are dry and cracked. Is there a solution?
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  My heels hurt. What can I do about the pain?

  
  
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  What can I do about athletes’ foot?

  
  

• Why do my feet itch so much?

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Videos about Skin and Nail Problems:

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• Warts Explained by a North Texas Grapevine Foot Doctor
• Warts Explained by Grapevine Texas Foot Doctor
• Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist Explains Why Black Toenails
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• A Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist - Dry, Cracking Skin