Toenail Disorders
Podiatrists, Toenail Doctors in Hackensack & Fort Lee, NJ
Fungal Toenails
Do crumbly, thickened toenails have you hiding your feet?
Infections by fungi underneath your nails cause toenail fungus. Patients can pick up fungal toenail infections in the gym locker room, from a nail salon, wet shoes or from trauma. The fungus likes to grow in warm, damp locations. Fungal toenails usually do not get better without treatment.
Laser therapy for Toenail Fungus
At Fort Lee Podiatry Group we offer state-of-the-art options because we want the best for our patients. Laser therapy for fungal toenails which is the easy & convenient treatment that helps turn your discolored and disfigured nails into clearer, healthier looking nails. Schedule an appointment for the first step in restoring your toenails to health.
Ingrown Toenails
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 nails may happen due to improper trimming of the toenail, trauma or genetic factors.
At Fort Lee Podiatry Group some of our patients fear coming in for treatment of an infected ingrown toenail. The treatment will be gentle and virtually painless, and we'll get you back to your normal activities right away . 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.
