Dr. Theodore D’Amato is a specialist treating fungal toenails in Lakewood Township and its surrounding areas. Fungal nail therapy involves treating fungal infections that can be signified by discolored or damaged nails. Fungal toenails are usually treated with antifungal medicines, which work quickly to eradicate the symptoms.
When treating fungal toenails in Lakewood Township, we first check the foot for severity of symptoms. If symptoms are mild and treatable, we usually prescribe medicine to heal the affected nail. An antifungal cream or gel may be used to prevent infection and athlete’s foot from spreading. Or, we may prescribe antifungal pills for persistent cases of fungal toenails. Topical creams and ointments are also available, and sometimes combining both treatments is a more effective remedy in ridding the body of the fungal infection. If these treatments do not work, surgery to remove the nail may be required. Nail removal usually best eradicates fungal nail problems that keep coming back. We also treat bunions, a progressive foot condition that most commonly affects the joint of the big toe. Bunions can cause deformities. In the case of bunions, the metatarsal bone spreads so that the big toe appears to be moving inward. The joint becomes enlarged and weak over time. A weak joint becomes an easily irritated joint. The side of the bunion sticks out, rubbing against shoes and causing extreme pain and irritation over time. Arthritis can also affects the joint, causing it to be stiff and sore.
Dr. D’Amato’s ultimate goal is to heal patients of pain and relieve symptoms and conditions that lead to foot pain and disability. Our full range of private podiatry care includes treating foot and ankle conditions, ingrown toenails, heel pain, diabetic foot treatment and fungal toenails in Lakewood Township. We offer diabetic shoes and treatment for diabetic foot wounds, which need precise and quick treatment to help the foot heal before the condition progresses to a worse state. We pride ourselves on offering the best in full service foot care in a relaxed, safe environment. Some of our services also include treatment for sports injuries as well as laser therapy for toenails.
By Dr. Theodore D'Amato DPM
September 7, 2016