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Nicholas C. Noah
- Wilmington, NC
- Barry University School of Podiaric Medicine and Surgery
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How do ingrown toenails get infected?
Hello, an ingrown nail or paronychia, is an infection most commonly occurring on the big toe or hallux along the cuticle or eponychium of the nail. It is caused by trauma and irritation READ MORE
Hello, an ingrown nail or paronychia, is an infection most commonly occurring on the big toe or hallux along the cuticle or eponychium of the nail. It is caused by trauma and irritation to the soft tissue which allows bacteria to infect the skin which can lead to cellulitis of the toe and if left untreated the bacteria can make its way into the bone. Thank you for your question and good luck to you.
Why is the top of my left foot swollen?
Hello and thank you for your question. If you are experiencing pain and swelling along the metatarsal heads without a history of trauma the most probable diagnosis is either capsulitis READ MORE
Hello and thank you for your question. If you are experiencing pain and swelling along the metatarsal heads without a history of trauma the most probable diagnosis is either capsulitis (swelling in the joint) or a stress fracture which is an overuse injury that I commonly see in private practice. I would f/u with a medical specialist and get x-rays. In the meantime I recommend RICE, anti-inflammatories and stiff soled shoes. Good luck to you and thank you again for the inquiry.
What is the best way to eliminate foot odor?
Thank you for the question. You are suffering from a condition called hyperhydrosis which means over active sweat glands on the bottom of your feet. Excessive sweat creates an READ MORE
Thank you for the question. You are suffering from a condition called hyperhydrosis which means over active sweat glands on the bottom of your feet. Excessive sweat creates an environment for fungus and bacteria to flourish which causes the malodor. I recommend epsom salt soaks, OTC antifungal spray and powder, certain dry (OTC product to combat excessive sweating) and to spray your shoes with lysol once a week. I wish you the best of luck. Again, thank you for your inquiry.
What can I do about my nail infection?
Thank you for your question. If you have a moderate to severe ingrown nail, otherwise known as a paronychia, then removing the nail is the standard of care. I would perform a culture READ MORE
Thank you for your question. If you have a moderate to severe ingrown nail, otherwise known as a paronychia, then removing the nail is the standard of care. I would perform a culture and rx antibiotics if needed as well. I would follow your medical professional's advice.
Thanks and good luck to you.
Thanks and good luck to you.
Can tight shoes cause corns on my feet?
Hello and thanks for the question. Tight ill fitting shoes can cause corns or heloma durum lesions on the feet from excessive pressure combined with foot deformities. I would find READ MORE
Hello and thanks for the question. Tight ill fitting shoes can cause corns or heloma durum lesions on the feet from excessive pressure combined with foot deformities. I would find shoes with a wide forgiving toe box and start using a keratolytic such as urea cream on the lesion. If you continue to have problems then I would seek a medical professional. Good luck to you.
Why is my toe bleeding randomly?
Thanks for your question. It is possible that you have a nail bed laceration. I would go see a professional so they can r/o a fracture and possibly remove the nail. Good luck to READ MORE
Thanks for your question. It is possible that you have a nail bed laceration. I would go see a professional so they can r/o a fracture and possibly remove the nail. Good luck to you.
What can I do for dry and cracked feet?
Hello and thank you for your question.
Dry, cracked heels is a common condition secondary to a moisture imbalance in the skin. I normally recommend some keratolytic creams READ MORE
Hello and thank you for your question.
Dry, cracked heels is a common condition secondary to a moisture imbalance in the skin. I normally recommend some keratolytic creams such as urea cream or ammonium lactate to apply daily. More recently, I have been suggesting a compound cream called hydrasole for my patients which works quickly and rather well.
Thank you and good luck.
Dry, cracked heels is a common condition secondary to a moisture imbalance in the skin. I normally recommend some keratolytic creams such as urea cream or ammonium lactate to apply daily. More recently, I have been suggesting a compound cream called hydrasole for my patients which works quickly and rather well.
Thank you and good luck.
Why are my feet dry and cracked?
Hello and thank you for the question. The most common cause of dry feet is a moisture imbalance in your skin. The lack of proper moisture can lead to dry, cracked skin on the feet. READ MORE
Hello and thank you for the question. The most common cause of dry feet is a moisture imbalance in your skin. The lack of proper moisture can lead to dry, cracked skin on the feet. There are other causes of dry skin such as certain autoimmune, metabolic and endocrine disease that cause dry skin as well. I recommend a good over the counter foot cream twice a day. Also I sell a nice compounded foot cream in my clinic if you are ever interested. Thank you for your question and good luck in your studies.
I keep getting bunions--what should I do to prevent them?
Hello. I am sorry to hear of your reoccurring bunions. Unfortunately it sounds like you need revisional bunion surgery if it has recurred so soon. Your only other option is custom READ MORE
Hello. I am sorry to hear of your reoccurring bunions. Unfortunately it sounds like you need revisional bunion surgery if it has recurred so soon. Your only other option is custom orthotics. I recommend you seek a second opinion. God bless.
Is the pain in my heel a heel spur?
Hello, 90% of my patients who complain of heel pain have a condition called plantar fasciitis which is treated conservatively with RICE, stretching, anti inflammatories and orthotics. READ MORE
Hello, 90% of my patients who complain of heel pain have a condition called plantar fasciitis which is treated conservatively with RICE, stretching, anti inflammatories and orthotics. A small subset of patients have what is called a retrocalcaneal exostosis or spur along the insertion of the achilles tendon which can be more challenging to treat conservatively. I suggest you try to treat your heel pain conservatively and if it continues to impede your normal daily activities then contact a professional. God bless and thank you for your query.
Is there any way to prevent plantar warts?
Hello and thank you for your question. Avoid barefoot walking and public pools/showers. I recommend you spray all of your shoes with Lysol once a week. Salicylic acid can be helpful READ MORE
Hello and thank you for your question. Avoid barefoot walking and public pools/showers. I recommend you spray all of your shoes with Lysol once a week. Salicylic acid can be helpful as well. If conservative treatments do not resolve your plantar warts then you should consider seeing a medical professional. Good luck and have a great day.
Is Vick's really a treatment for athlete's foot?
Thank you for your question. Vicks vapor rub has been used for the treatment of onychomycosis. You are not going to find a definitive study that claims that it will cure toenail READ MORE
Thank you for your question. Vicks vapor rub has been used for the treatment of onychomycosis. You are not going to find a definitive study that claims that it will cure toenail fungus, but I have patients that use it on their mycotic nails. Tinea pedis, or athletes foot, is typically treated with some form of a topical anti-fungal. The most common OTC I see is terbinafine and clotrimazole creams. I do not have any anecdotal evidence that suggest vicks vapor rub kills foot fungus. I recommend trying tea tree oil if you are looking for something homeopathic. Also, I tell all my patients to spray their shoes with lysol once a week to keep the fungus count down in their shoe gear.
Best of luck and thank you for your question.
Best of luck and thank you for your question.
Do bunion correctors work?
Hello and thank you for your question. Over the counter bunion correctors do not correct a bunion or hallux valgus. The ‘correctors’ can help bring the joint in a more rectus position READ MORE
Hello and thank you for your question. Over the counter bunion correctors do not correct a bunion or hallux valgus. The ‘correctors’ can help bring the joint in a more rectus position in mild flexible bunions which can provide some limited pain relief but it in no way shape or form corrects a bunion. I would advise your mother see a podiatrist if her bunion is causing her significant pain. Good luck and thanks again.
Are arch supports the only way to treat neuroma?
Hello and thank you for your question. Conservative treatments for a neuroma include RICE, anti-inflammatories, OTC orthotics, custom orthotics, metatarsal padding, injections, READ MORE
Hello and thank you for your question. Conservative treatments for a neuroma include RICE, anti-inflammatories, OTC orthotics, custom orthotics, metatarsal padding, injections, specific foot exercises, wide shoe gear and if needed aggressive physical therapy. In only recalcitrant cases is surgery considered. Best of luck to you and God bless.
Is a bunion a bone growth?
Hello and thank you for your question. A bunion or hallux valgus is a deformity secondary to a musculoskeletal imbalance in your foot which leads to a painful bump on the big toe. READ MORE
Hello and thank you for your question. A bunion or hallux valgus is a deformity secondary to a musculoskeletal imbalance in your foot which leads to a painful bump on the big toe. There are conservative and surgical treatments. I recommend you see a podiatrist so they can further discuss the severity of your deformity.
Thank you.
Thank you.
How are corns under a toenail removed?
Hello, and thanks for your question. Corns and calluses that occur at the tip of the toe and/or under the nail are called distal clavi. They are caused by abnormal pressure, usually READ MORE
Hello, and thanks for your question. Corns and calluses that occur at the tip of the toe and/or under the nail are called distal clavi. They are caused by abnormal pressure, usually from a digital deformity. These lesions are normally trimmed or debrided without the need of local anesthetic. This is something that is done in the office. Patients sometime report tenderness upon debridement. If the patient is not able to tolerate the debridement due to pain, then I recommend performing a digital nerve block before aggressive debridement. I wish you and your grandmother the best.
What can I do for my dry and cracked heels?
Thank you for your question. I would recommend using keratolytic creams on your heels twice a day. Examples are urea cream and ammonium lactate. Keratolytic creams help to shed READ MORE
Thank you for your question. I would recommend using keratolytic creams on your heels twice a day. Examples are urea cream and ammonium lactate. Keratolytic creams help to shed thick, dry skin. There are over the counter manual skin debridement devices as well. Hope this helps. Good luck to you.
Should I see a podiatrist for my feet If I have diabetes?
Hello and thank you for your question. The simple answer to your question is yes. Diabetic patients should see a foot doctor once a year at minimum. I would ask your primary care READ MORE
Hello and thank you for your question. The simple answer to your question is yes. Diabetic patients should see a foot doctor once a year at minimum. I would ask your primary care physician for a referral to Podiatry. I wish you the best of luck. God bless.
Should I stay away from pedicures?
Hello and thank you for your question. While it is true that some facilities are not as sanitized as others, I do not entirely rule out pedicures. I tell my patients to use a common READ MORE
Hello and thank you for your question. While it is true that some facilities are not as sanitized as others, I do not entirely rule out pedicures. I tell my patients to use a common sense approach about getting pedicures if they are healthy and without vascular disease, neuropathy or a history of infections. If the facility is maintained properly then you should not worry. If you have any question about the cleanliness of a salon I would be careful and think twice. Good luck to you and God bless.
How are bunions removed?
Hello and thank you for your question. Bunions or hallux abductovalgus is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects the big toe joint. There are surgical and non-surgical treatments. READ MORE
Hello and thank you for your question. Bunions or hallux abductovalgus is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects the big toe joint. There are surgical and non-surgical treatments. If patients have a painful bunion that has not responded to conservative treatment then I discuss surgical intervention. A patients bunion would need to be worked up in the office to choose the correct bunion correction. I appreciate your question and good luck to you.
