In-Office Podiatric Care
From warts and ingrown toenails to fungal infections and everyday foot concerns, many problems can be treated directly in the office.
Foot Care for Common, Everyday Concerns
Not every foot problem requires surgery or an advanced treatment plan. Many nail, skin, and general podiatric concerns can be managed right in the office based on the condition and its severity.
In-office care includes treatment for warts, ingrown toenails, fungal infections, and a wide range of other common foot and ankle concerns.
Common Conditions We Treat In-Office
Warts
Warts on the feet, including plantar warts, can become uncomfortable when they develop in weight-bearing areas or continue to spread. Treatment depends on the size, location, and number of warts, as well as what has already been tried.
- Plantar warts
- Single or multiple lesions
- Persistent or recurring warts
- Treatment based on the individual condition
Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail edge presses into the surrounding skin, leading to pain, redness, swelling, or tenderness. In-office care may include:
- Relieving the painful nail edge
- Treatment for recurring ingrown toenails
- Nail and skin care
- Aftercare instructions following treatment
Fungal Infections
Fungal infections can affect both the skin and toenails, causing changes such as itching, scaling, thickening, or discoloration. Treatment depends on where the infection is located and how extensive it has become.
- Athlete's foot and fungal skin infections
- Fungal toenails
- Nail and skin care recommendations
- Treatment options based on the type and severity of infection
General Podiatric Care
Dr. Forman also treats a variety of everyday foot concerns that may be causing pain, irritation, or difficulty walking comfortably. This may include:
- Corns and calluses
- Foot lesions
- Nail problems
- Minor skin concerns
- Pressure-related foot pain
- Routine evaluation of new or changing foot concerns
What to Expect During Your Visit
Identify the Concern
The first step is determining what is causing the nail, skin, or foot problem and what type of care may be appropriate.
Discuss Treatment Options
Some concerns can be treated during the visit, while others may require medication, follow-up treatment, or a separate procedure.
Aftercare & Prevention
You will receive instructions for caring for the area and reducing irritation or recurrence when appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Podiatrists treat plantar warts and other warts on the feet using different approaches based on their size, location, number, and how long they have been present.
Many ingrown toenails can be treated directly in a podiatry office. The appropriate treatment depends on how irritated the surrounding skin is and whether the ingrown nail keeps returning.
Podiatrists can treat fungal infections affecting the skin and toenails, including athlete's foot and fungal nail infections. Treatment depends on the location and severity of the infection.
Fungal toenails may become thickened, brittle, discolored, or change in texture. Other nail conditions can look similar, so determining the cause is important before starting treatment.
General podiatric care may include treatment for corns, calluses, foot lesions, nail problems, skin concerns, pressure-related pain, and many other common foot and ankle issues.
Put Your Feet First provides in-office podiatric care in Scottsdale, Arizona, including treatment for warts, ingrown toenails, fungal infections, and other common foot concerns.
Have a Foot, Nail, or Skin Concern?
From warts and ingrown toenails to fungal infections and everyday foot problems, many concerns can be treated right in the office.