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DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
www.DrTzorfas.com
OVER 31 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment for:
• Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar Warts/Children & Adults
• Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
• Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Sport Injuries: Bunions/Hammertoes
• Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare
• DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON-SITE
• Evening appointments available!
• Medicare and most insurances accepted
Call 908.236.6999 Today and Have Relief Tomorrow!
Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Hwy 22 W, Lebanon
Also Located at Mack Chiropractic in Little Bears Plaza, 269 Rt.31 South, Suite #5, Washington NJ 07882
908.835.1730
In Practice Since 1990!
You're in good hands
with Dr.Tzorfas!
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.
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.
Toenail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is a very common
toenail infection. It 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.
Toenail fungus is also is caused by trauma to the nail from constant
bumping and banging. Another possible cause might be from constantly being
in closed shoes with an excess of moisture and perspiration. For many years
fungus toenails in young women, including teenage girls, was a very rare
occurrence.
There has been a ten-fold increase in the amount of young women
with toenail fungus. 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, which can cause excessive perspiration and moisture
– 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 of the
toenails and can even go to fingernails. There are numerous treatments for
fungus toenails, including topicals, oral medications and laser treatments.
Treatment for this infection can take months, or even years, to get a complete
clearing.
It is recommended to check your toenails every couple weeks.
Take the polish off your toenails and check to see if you have any yellowish or
discoloration. If you do, contact your local podiatrist so they can make a full
evaluation and do a fungal culture and then can get you on the proper treatment
for this problem.
VickiTuschak
Sales Associate
www.bhhsnj.com/vicki.tuschak
vtuschak@yahoo.com
office: 908.735.9700
cell: 908.334.2164
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