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Dr. Douglas McKay, D.P.M
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Douglas McKay is a podiatrist practicing in Passaic, NJ. Dr. McKay is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. McKay diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
Dr. Douglas McKay, D.P.M
- Passaic, NJ
- Accepting new patients
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My foot looks like it has a wart on the bottom of it. How can I get rid of it?
First you should see a Dermatologist or Podiatrist to confirm it is a wart. Genereally a wart has no skin lines going through it and has pin point bleeding when you shave it. READ MORE
First you should see a Dermatologist or Podiatrist to confirm it is a wart. Genereally a wart has no skin lines going through it and has pin point bleeding when you shave it. Once confirmed it is a wart, there are several treatment options. most conservative is to apply Salicylic acid (17-40%) once a day. Try not to get alot on healthy skin can cause a chemical burn. Other more aggressive treatments include excision of wart,laser, and freezing among others that a podiatrist or dermatologist offer. Topical Salicylic acid can take several weeks to get rid. Other treatment are quicker but usually require local anesthesia
Could foot odor be a sign of an infection?
Could be a sign of Hyperhydorsis or too much sweating, which can lead to athlete's foot(fungus). You can try antiperspirant spray once every 2 to 3 days if you apply too often READ MORE
Could be a sign of Hyperhydorsis or too much sweating, which can lead to athlete's foot(fungus). You can try antiperspirant spray once every 2 to 3 days if you apply too often can dry out too much. If that doesn't work can try an antifungal cream. A bacterial infection needs a portal of entry and is very mal odorous usually present in diabetic ulcerations.
How successful is plantar fasciitis surgery?
In my experience, conservative treatments are 95% successful and of the 5% that are not and go to surgery endoscopic plantar fasciotomy or EPF, is 80% successful
