Keeping Your Skin At It’s Best
Podiatrist, Foot & Ankle Surgeon Hudson/Bayonet Point, FL
Foot Wart or Plantar Wart Treatment
At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle we offer many wart removal treatment options. Foot Warts (Plantar Warts) are a common foot condition that we treat in our practice. If you have one or more growths on the bottom of your foot that may or may not be painful, chances are it's a plantar wart. Plantar Warts are caused by a virus. You may notice little black dots in the wart. People sometimes think these dots are splinters. They are actually the blood vessels that nourish the wart. You can get viral warts anywhere you walk barefoot, such as the local pool, karate studio, dance studio, locker room or even from a pedicure salon.
There are several treatments for plantar warts, the type of treatment received depends upon the patient's needs. Plantar warts can spread easily. If you think you have one or more plantar warts, book an appointment with Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle immediately to have them removed before they multiply
Corns & Calluses
Our Foot Doctor Can Help With Your Corn or Callus Treatment
Corns and calluses are thick hardened layers of skin that develop when the skin protects itself from friction (rubbing) and pressure. Corns are smaller then calluses and have a hard center surrounded by inflamed skin. They usually occur on parts of your feet that don’t bear weight such as the tops and sides of your toes; they can be found on weight bearing areas as well.
Calluses are thickened skin that usually develops at the soles of your feet especially under the heels, your palms or knees.
Corns are calluses develop as a result of constant friction/rubbing or pressure on the area. It is our skin’s way of protecting itself. Corns and calluses are unsightly. However, of the corns or calluses are causing you pain or discomfort schedule an appointment.
If you are diabetic or have poor circulation please see our Podiatrist at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle before attempting to self-treat. As you know a relatively minor cut or injury could cause infection that may lead to an foot ulcer. It is really best to have our Podiatrist evaluate and treat your corns and calluses. So, don’t wait, make an appointment and let us help you find relief.
Find Relief From Athlete’s Foot & Foot Fungus
Are your feet itching, burning, pain or scaling? You may have foot fungus or Athlete's foot.
What is Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)? Athlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection affecting the web of skin between the toes and the soles of the foot. Symptoms typically include burning, pain, itching and scaling. Athlete's foot is highly contagious. People pick up these fungal infections when walking barefoot on contaminated floors and object. Athlete's Foot can even be passed from person to person. Although Athlete's foot can be treated with anti-fungal medications, you should always try to keep your feet dry, wear cotton socks and "breathable shoes". Dr. Kales offers various treatments for Athlete's foot. If you think you have athlete's feet, schedule an appointment with Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle.
Think It’s Foot Skin Cancer?
Early Detection and Prevention Saves Lives!
Have you noticed a growth or a discoloration on your foot or ankle? Has this growth changed shape or color recently? In either case you should come in for an evaluation to let us determine if these conditions warrant treatment. Foot or ankle Melanoma (cancer (malignant tumor)) are often missed or diagnosed too late. We see these conditions every day in our practice and we are equipped to diagnose and treat these conditions quickly and effectively. Don't put yourself at risk by ignoring these signs. Schedule a consultation with Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle so that our Foot Doctor can safeguard you against the cancers and complications that could develop.