Foot infections occur when fungus, bacteria, or viruses enter through the surface skin of the foot or the toenails. Plenty of foot infections are out there, but the most common infections we come across at Westchester Podiatric Healing Medicine, P.C., are fungal toenails, athlete’s foot, and warts. Even more common are the patients who are surprised at the diagnosis of a foot infection that was a cause for their discomfort and turning the skin or nails unsightly. This is due to the common misconceptions held by the patients regarding the development of foot infections.
In today’s health blog, the team of Westchester Podiatric Healing Medicine, P.C., has combined and addressed some of the common misconceptions we come across about foot infections:
Foot infections are tenacious and take time, care, and treatment to heal. Swift diagnosis and timely medical treatment of a foot infection can save your feet from damage.
At Westchester Podiatric Healing Medicine, P.C., our board-certified doctor Dr. John C. Marzano, has vast experience treating foot health issues from fungal toenails to diabetic foot syndrome, sports injuries, and other foot problems. To schedule an appointment with us, contact us at (914) 423-0600 or visit our office located at 984 N. Broadway, Suite LL03, Yonkers, NY 10701.