Stubbornly yellow, thickened, and crumbly – fungal toenails, while unsightly, often seem like a mere cosmetic concern. But what if ignoring those itchy toes could lead to more serious issues? Unfortunately, that’s a reality, and far from romantic in this most romantic of months! Left untreated or improperly treated, fungal toenails can open the […]
8 Ways Diabetic Patients Can Protect Their Feet
Over 25 million Americans are affected by diabetes and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know that this disease can have a significant impact on the health of your feet. Diabetic patients have high blood sugar levels that, if they remain uncontrolled, can lead to difficulties with circulation, immunity, and nerve damage. This leaves […]
Myths about Foot Infections
At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, foot infections such as athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, and warts are among the more common problems we see in our patients. Someone who is diagnosed with a fungal foot infection is frequently surprised to discover that this is the source of the discomfort they are experiencing or the unsightly […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Dealing with Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy is another term for nerve damage. The primary cause of neuropathy in your feet is diabetes. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want our patients to be aware of the threat that neuropathy can pose to the health of your feet and your entire body. Poor circulation is another condition associated with diabetes. […]
5 Winter Foot Health Tips
At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we believe good podiatric health is a priority year-round and each season brings its own unique challenges. With the temperatures dropping it’s time to focus on winter foot health issues. 5 Ways to Take Good Care of Your Feet This Season Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! When the heat goes on […]
Get Feet Ready for Fall!
You may not know this, but when fall is in the air, your feet can take quite a beating. As a result, you and your toes need to be prepared. As the weather gets colder, your toes can suffer from the drop. Thankfully, you can give your feet the proper care by following these tips. […]
Do Your Toenails Resemble a Rainbow?
When your toenails are healthy, they will be a transparent color. Unfortunately, when they begin to resemble a rainbow, you need to see a podiatrist right away as it can be an underlying issue causing the change. What Toenail Colors Mean Staining—when you wear nail polish for more than a week, it will stain your […]
Avoid Nail Fungus and Show Off Your Toes
While nail fungus can occur at any age, older people are more at risk. If you are someone that has diabetes, you are at a higher risk because of the problems you may have with circulation. Nail fungus discolors your toenails and makes them crumble and smell, however, there are simple steps that you can […]
How to Treat & Prevent Fungal Toenails
If you develop an advanced, smelly, and brittle fungal toenail infection it can be very difficult to eradicate on your own. Over-the-counter medications available don’t often work that well and the infection returns. You need to see your foot doctor to completely eradicate an entrenched infection. Avoiding exposure to the fungus in the first place […]