Island Foot Clinics - White Rock

Island Foot Clinics - White Rock

Nails can be a great indicator of your health. They're like little windows into the body, letting us know when something's not right. For example, pitting of nails and increased nail thickness are both symptoms of psoriasis. At Island Foot Clinics - White Rock, we're equipped to handle all your foot and ankle needs. Some nail problems can be conservatively treated with topical or oral medications while others require partial or total removal of the nail. Any discoloration or infection on or about the nail should be evaluated by a podiatrist in White Rock. An ingrown toenail is a painful condition characterized by the nail digging into the surrounding skin, leading to inflammation and possible infection of the toe. This is a serious condition for people with impaired circulation, diabetes, or other systemic diseases. A podiatrist can prescribe appropriate medications, such as antibiotics, or perform surgical correction of the nail when indicated.