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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.
h o W d o i k N o W i h av e F u N G u S T o e N a i l S ?
By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M.
Fungus toenails affects millions of people every day; they can
cause your toenails to become discolored, crumbly and flaking.
If fungus toenails are not treated correctly, they can develop into extremely
painful thickened ugly toenails which make it very difficult to cut or trim.
Millions of older Americans visit podiatrists every two months to have
their fungus toenails cut and smoothed down. When your fungus toenails
become this severe it's virtually impossible to treat them or cure them. If
your toenails look discolored or thickened does not necessarily mean you
have fungal nails; there are many other treatable nail disorders that can
mimic a fungal infection. Visual confirmation is no longer reliable.
It is recommended once you see a change in your toenails you
should go see a podiatrist right away. There is a new testing method
for fungal toenails; your podiatrist will cut small piece of nail without any
pain or discomfort and send it to the proper lab. Bako Diagnostics has
created this new method in identifying fungus, called a genetic molecular
test. This test can identify the genus and species of a particular fungus,
yeast, mold, or spore, and it's 99% accurate. It can also diagnose what you
do have when you don't have a fungus.
When the results come back to your podiatrist he will go over
them with you completely and discuss all options for treatment
for your nails. If treated early you can get a complete clearing of
your nails. Treatment options range from doctor dispensed topicals to
prescription oral medications. The pathology report will indicate which
would be best for you.
DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
www.DrTzorfas.com
OVER 31 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in:
• 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!
"I know I've been lucky. But it's what you do with that luck
aerwards that really defines whether you stick around."
~ Zac Efron
