Treating toenail fungus is a specialty for us at Metropolitan Foot Care. In many cases, our foot care in Canarsie can address this concern with methods that are both effective and safe, as well as non-invasive. Surgery is typically not considered unless it is a last resort, if other methods prove to be insufficient to provide the desired outcome.
Toenail fungus threatens your health, but it is also a cosmetic problem. We won’t mince words: the look of toes suffering from fungus is not pretty. Cracking, splitting, and yellowing are all likely to occur. But the implications for your wellness are of more pressing concern. You can be at risk for an infection. Unfortunately, toenail fungus is not something you can just wait out. You should seek out our foot care in Canarsie. Our podiatrist will evaluate the situation and determine the severity, which will play a part in how your foot will be treated. The best strategy is to to take a nail culture. Believe it or not, fungus might not be at the root of your difficulties. And accuracy in diagnosis leads to accuracy in treatment. Topical medications are often considered as the first method to attempt. Oral medication can be administered, but it can take a long time to get results. This may lead to an expensive proposition, as well as posing a danger in terms of changes to your blood. The surgical removal of the nail plate can be done by our foot care in Canarsie. Doing so, however, presents longer healing times and potential complications, as can happen whenever you undergo a procedure. The nail will eventually grow back, but can take several months.
The bottom line is that toenail fungus should be managed in a timely fashion for your well-being. Don’t hesitate to call our office. Schedule an appointment to come in. The sooner, the better.
9413 Flatlands Ave Suite E201
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 502-8789
By Metropolitan Foot Care
April 25, 2019