Expert care for foot skin conditions & toenail problems by our podiatrist serving Merrick, Baldwin, Freeport, Rockville Centre, Bellmore, Oceanside, East Meadow, Hempstead & Wantagh, NY
WARTS | PLANTAR WARTS
Dr. Scott Schonfeld uses state-of-the-art technology for foot warts (plantar warts).
Our Podiatry Practice offers 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, make an appointment today to have them removed before they multiply
ATHLETE'S FOOT (TINEA PEDIS)
Our Merrick, NY Podiatrist treats a wide variety of skin conditions affecting the foot.
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. Scott Schonfeld offers various treatments for Athlete's foot. If you suspect you have athlete's foot then please schedule an appointment for a comprehensive evaluation.
INGROWN TOENAILS
Dr. Schonfeld specializes in a quick, virtually painless, and correction of ingrown nails.
Some common Symptoms of Ingrown Nails
Inflammation
Pain
Redness
Swelling
Drainage
An ingrown toenail occurs when a corner of the nail grows into the flesh of the toe, causing redness and swelling, followed by pain and often infection. Ingrown toenails can occur due to improper trimming of the toenail, trauma or genetic factors.
Treatment for ingrown toenails is performed by gently numbing the toe, and then removing the offending corner of the nail. If you have chronic ingrown toenails, we can remove the root in the office to permanently prevent re-growth of the ingrown portion of the nail.
Your treatment will be gentle and virtually painless, and we'll get you back to your normal activities. Make an appointment with with our Foot Doctor now and find relief from your ingrown toenail.
TOENAIL FUNGUS
Are You Embarrassed To Wear Your Open-Toed Shoes In Public?
Do You Have Thick, Yellow, Discolored Toenails?
Chances are you have fungal toenails, a condition also known as onychomycosis.
Fungal toenails are caused by an organism that grows in and under the nail. The fungus likes to grow in warm, moist places like your shoes. Many patients pick up fungal toenail infections in the gym locker room, from a nail salon, wet shoes or from trauma. Fungus can stay in the nails for many years and can be passed from one person to another. Treatment for fungal toenails includes topical and oral medications, which used together are very effective.
If you're tired of looking at those unsightly toenails, please book a consultation with Dr. Scott Schonfeld.