2067 W. Vista Way
Suite 265
Vista, CA 92083
760-463-9155
Most Recent Blog Posts
Ingrown Toenails Treatment
Ingrown toenails hurt! There is no disputing that fact. An ingrown toenail is caused from the toenail growing into the side of the skin (nail fold) of the toe. You can experience an ingrown toenail on any toe but usually the big toes are the most common. Wearing tight shoes can worsening this condition and cause more inflammation at the ingrown nail.
Diabetic Ulcers and Wound Care
An ulcer is a condition that can occur in any patient with diabetes. Diabetic ulcers are sores which occur typically on the foot or ankle. The ulcer is caused secondary to friction which leads to a breakdown in skin. Diabetic patients will typically have a loss of feeling in their foot and legs, so they do not feel the repetitive irritation that leads to a wound.
Plantar Warts Treatment
Plantar warts are a common condition that podiatrists evaluate and treat. I regularly treat these painful lesions in our Vista office. The plantar wart is caused by a virus, the HPV virus to be precise. There are hundreds of different strains of the HPV virus, some of which cause warts on feet.
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