Understanding Tinea Pedis: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatment Options for Athlete’s Foot

Another term for athlete’s foot is tinea pedis referring to it being on your feet. Athlete's foot is one of the more common conditions of skin of the foot. It is suggested that about 33% to 50% of the population have athlete's foot at any given time, and that up...

Athlete’s Foot Treatment: Nine things to do before you call your doctor

Tinea pedis, more commonly known as athletes’ foot, is caused by fungus. It is one of the most common skin conditions of the foot and can be very infuriating. It can present with severe itching, burning or stinging sensations. This same fungus can also cause jock itch or ringworm. The...

Ingrown Toenails: Treatments and Five Things You Can Do

Ingrown toenails can be one of the most painful foot conditions one can experience. But did you know that ingrown toenails can sometimes be treated with home remedies? Here, we’ll discuss what you should do and when it is appropriate to seek professional attention for ingrown toenail treatment.  What exactly...

The Truth About Frustrating Toenail Fungus

During my time in this practice I have heard toenail fungus described in many different ways, and none of them are nice.  Gross, icky, thick, brittle, deformed, disfigured, discolored nails are one of the most common foot issues that we see.  In most cases this is caused by a fungal...

How to Get Rid of Ugly Toenails?

Toenail fungus is a frustrating and embarrassing condition. It’s made even more difficult by the fact that there aren’t many long-lasting treatment options available. At Anderson Podiatry Center, however, we offer hope with our Laser Nail Treatment. We have a lot of experience treating fungal nails as we were the...

How to Get Rid of Stubborn Toenail Infection

Toenail fungus causes peeled, yellow tones, and breaking toenails. It can make one feel self-conscience, especially when wearing open toed shoes. People who suffer from it often feel frustrated with the endless antifungal creams and ointments that just don’t seem to work. If this describes you, don’t worry; you are...