Skin Disorders

Plantar Warts
CAUSES
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TREATMENT
At Mid-Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists we offer the latest technology in the treatment of warts with the use of the swift microwave therapy. No anesthesia and minimal to no discomfort. Usually 1-2 treatments are required to unmask the wart virus and resolve the warts for good. Great for children of all ages and adults especially if you have warts resistant to other treatments.
Swift technology is the most effective modality for the resolution of warts. For more information, please check this page: https://midohiofootandankle.com/swift-treatment
Athletes Foot
CAUSES
Athletes foot also known as Tinea Pedis is caused by a contagious dermatophyte that thrives in warm, moist places such as the toe boxes of shoes. If there is a small crack in the skin the fungus (Tinea Rubrum) can enter the area and will begin to grow out of control leading to a dry, red, itchy, scaly rash on the bottoms and sides of the feet. If the spaces between toes become infected the fungi is called Tinea Mentagrophytes.

DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT
Corn / Calluses
CAUSES
Corns and calluses are due to repetitive constant friction on weight bearing surfaces that decrease the fat pad between the skin and the bone. The bodies natural response is to lay down harder tissue to help protect the area that is being traumatized. Once enough of the fat pad is destroyed the area then forms a callus that rubs against the nerve and bone and becomes painful from lack of cushioning.

DIAGNOSIS
At Mid-Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists we obtain X-rays to review the structure and alignment of the bones in the foot that are causing the friction in the shoes. Once the area of the Callous / Corn is associated with the underlying boney cause, treatment options can be given to remedy the recurrence of the painful Corns / Calluses.
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