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OVER 25 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment for:
• Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar War ts/Children & Adults
• Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
• Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Spor t Injuries: Bunions/Hammer toes
• Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare
• DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON SITE
DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist-Surgeon
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Highway 22 West, Lebanon | 908.236.6999
Call Today and Have Relief Tomorrow! Visit our website at:
www.DrTzorfas.com
Also Located at the Brass Castle Professional Bldg., 10 Brass Castle Rd., Washington, NJ 908.835.1730
Evening Appointments Available
Medicare and Most Insurances Accepted
Digital
Scanning
Tool
Diabetic
Shoes/ Inserts
Richie
Brace
Custom
Orthotics
• No more casting or foam impressions needed. • Can be done during your regular office visit.
• Takes only minutes. • Covered by most insurance plans/Medicare.
Now
Available
in Both
Offices
(Lebanon &
Washington)
OVER
25 YEARS
IN
PRACTICE
y o u n G W o M e n a n d F u n G u s t o e n a i l s
By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M.
Fungus toenails are a very common toenail infection. Fungus
can cause the toenails to become thick, yellow, discolored and many
times painful. It can occur in almost any age group but effects mostly
older adults because of their poor circulation and poor immune system.
It also is caused by trauma to the nail, and could easily be from constant
bumping and banging. Another possible cause might be from constantly
being in closed shoes with excess of moisture and perspiration. For many
years fungus toenails in young women, including teenage girls, was a very
rare occurrence.
There is now a ten-fold increase in the amount of young women
getting fungus in their toenails. One of the possible causes is from
overuse of nail polish during the winter months. In the winter women tend
to wear closed shoes, socks and/or stockings. This can cause excessive
perspiration and moisture which is a breeding ground for fungus toenails.
In addition, continuous use of nail polish does not allow the nail to breath.
Once the fungus gets into one toenail it can spread to all the
toenails and can even go to fingernails. There are numerous treatments
for fungus toenails including topicals and oral medications as well as laser
treatment. Treatment for this infection can take months and even years to
get a complete clearing.
It is recommended to check your toenails every couple of
weeks. Take the polish off your toenails and check to see if you have any
yellowish or discoloration. If you do, contact our office so we can make a
full evaluation and do a fungal culture. We'll then get you started on the
proper treatment for this problem.
If you have any foot problems, issues and questions,
please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999,
or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the
Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon.
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1109 Rte. 31 S.
Lebanon, NJ 08833
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