What are Ingrown Toenails?
An ingrown nail is the result of a nail growing into the skin that surrounds it. This often occurs at either edge of the big toe. Ingrown nails may be caused by improper trimming, Diabetic nails, injuries, fungal infections, or pressure. A simple 5 minute office procedure will permanently fix this problem. Learn More:
Sunshine, pool time and other elements of summer can make barefoot walking a tempting option. But these opportunities can actually become quite concerning, and should be minimized for optimal foot care and health. This makes keeping a few foot care tips in mind important for all pedestrians.
Diabetic foot ulcers are not at all comfortable. These un-healing pressure sores are caused from poor circulation in the lower limbs. Most commonly associated with diabetes, these sores are a quite painful symptom. It is imperative to see one of our professionals at the Beaver Valley Foot Clinic as soon as possible at the earliest sign of foot and lower limb ulcers. When left untreated, these sores can worsen and in severe cases lead to amputation. This makes knowing what to do about foot ulcers at the earliest signs important for all sufferers.
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Diabetic foot ulcers are uncomfortable irritants that can become so severe that mild walking becomes unbearable. These open sores, or wounds, appear in nearly 15% of diabetic patients, most commonly occur on feet and lower legs. The Beaver Valley Foot clinic is here to help with gentle, fast relief of all kinds of foot pain! Don’t wait any longer to relieve discomforts and heal the source of diabetic foot ulcers.
An ulcer is an un-healing or improperly healed break in the skin. When left untreated, these ulcers can can worsen, get infected, and in sever cases may lead to amputation. At the Beaver Valley Foot Clinic, we are dedicated to helping you heal quickly and properly so that you can get back on your feet.
Ingrown Toenail Treatment An ingrown toenail is a painful medical condition that can affect anyone regardless of age or other medical conditions. Luckily, there are a variety of treatments that can help repair an ingrown toenail. Do not ignore your infected nail. It is important to pay a visit to a healthcare provider. Only a […]
Nearly 25% are metatarsal stress fractures. Causing discomfort on the tops of feet below the toes, these stressed areas can severely worsen and cause further issues if left untreated. At the Beaver Valley Foot Clinic, we have everything needed to help you accurately identify and properly treat these fractures.
Do I have Psoriasis? Have you ever noticed dry, thick patches of scaly skin on your feet or ankles? If so, you may have a condition known as psoriasis.
The Best thing you can do for your ingrown toenail is see a podiatrist specializing in ingrown nails, like Dr Teimouri DPM. She is kid friendly and knows they are scared and need special treatment. Also she will wait until it is totally numb and never rush you. Third, as a woman she knows that you want your nail to LOOK good after it’s healed. This attention to detail makes Dr Teimouri DPM one of the best Podiatrist in Pittsburgh to fix an ingrown toenail.
Summer heat can be uncomfortable, but adding the issue of dealing with foot fungus will make the season seem unbearable. Foot fungus, also known as athlete’s foot, is an infection of the skin on feet, and includes uncomfortable symptoms such as itchy, burning or blistering feet. Foot fungus is contracted when microscopic fungi begin living within dead skin tissue. The build-up of these microscopic bacteria can be caused from various sources, such as a lack of foot washing or excess sweat absorbed through socks within sneakers. Although foot fungus is no fun to deal with, there are ways to relieve and treat its associated discomforts.
Per the American Podiatric Medical Association, a bunion is a “bump” on the joint at the base of your big toe that forms when bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. Some are painless while others present discomfort so intense it renders a patient unable to fully enjoy daily activity. Either way, bunions are not only a nuisance, if ignored they will progressively get worse.
As does any personwho hasa plantar wart, Beaver Valley Foot Clinic knows how painful it can be. Plantar warts grow on the bottom of the foot, but warts can occur anywhere. Unfortunately some who suffer with plantar warts, or verruca, take wart removal into their own hands. This is not recommended. To remove warts and for foot care in general, it is always good to see a podiatrist or go to a foot clinic.
Our treatment consisted of debridement and laser treatment of plantar warts. Cantharidic acid was applied as a blistering agent to help with debridement of devitalized wart tissue at the next appointment. Wart laser treatment works by cutting off the blood supply to the wart.
Dr Harry Burke DPM, Ambridge Podiatrist Retires Since the retirement of Dr Harry Burke DPM Ambridge Podiatrist, Beaver Valley Foot Clinic welcomes Dr Burke Podiatrist’s patients and will reserve time in our schedule every day for immediate help with foot problems. Call 878-313-3338 for same day and emergency Ambridge podiatry appointments. Pittsburgh Podiatrist […]
Contrary to what is often thought about the source of toenail fungus, the condition is related to minor or major injury, rather than from poor hygiene. This is why athletes are some of the most common victims of the condition.
Preventing Plantar Fasciitis There are some common sense steps that you can take to prevent plantar fasciitis or to stop the condition from progressing if you already suffer from it. Consider the following to help with Preventing Plantar Fasciitis Keep your feet in good shape. Always use shoes with appropriate arch support and heel cushioning. […]
Both corns and calluses are the skin’s way of protecting itself from repetitive friction, rubbing, and other chronic irritation. Corns and calluses commonly develop on the feet from wearing shoes which fit poorly.
In the last ten years, foot care products as a result of technological advances have come a long way from the baby powder our grandparents sprinkled in their shoes.
SKIN AND NAIL PROBLEMS What are Ingrown Toenails? COMMON SKIN & NAIL PROBLEMS – An ingrown nail is the result of a nail growing into the skin that surrounds it. This often occurs at either edge of the big toe. Ingrown nails may be caused by improper trimming, Diabetic nails, injuries, fungal infections, or pressure. […]