Clinton Township Newsletter

9 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 5 See You In Septemb 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! 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. Located in the Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon. h o w d o i k N o w i f i h A v e f u N g u S T o e N A i l S ? By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M. Fungus toenails, commonly called onychomycosis or tinea unguium, affects millions of people every day. Onychomycosis is the medical term for any fungal nail infection, whether on fingernails or toenails. Tinea Unguium specifically refers to fungal nail infections caused by dermatophytes, which are a type of fungus. It 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 other month to have their fungus toenails cut and smoothed down. When a patient's 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's 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, which 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 treatment will be best for you with the best care. Most insurances will cover for orthotics. "I used to love September, but now it just rhymes with 'remember.' " ~ Dominic Riccitello

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