Keeping Your Skin At It’s Best
Podiatrists & Foot Surgeons in Hamilton Twp, NJ
Wart Removal
Skip the home remedies for wart removal. Proper care of pesky plantar warts requires your Podiatrist expertise.
Foot Warts (Plantar Warts) are a common foot condition that our practice, Dr. James Ricketti & Associates treats. Warts are growths on your skin caused by a virus. You may notice little black dots in the wart. People sometimes think these dots are splinters. They are actually the blood vessels that nourish the wart. Plantar warts show up on the soles of your feet. Plantar warts may be painful.
You can get viral warts anywhere you walk barefoot, such as the local pool, karate studio, dance studio, locker room or even from a pedicure salon. There are several removal therapy options for plantar warts, the type of treatment received depends upon the patient's needs. Plantar warts can spread. Make an appointment with Dr. James Ricketti & Associates to have them removed before they multiply.
Athletes Foot & Foot Fungus
What is Athlete Foot?
Athlete's foot also commonly referred to as tinea pedis, is caused by a fungal infection affecting the web of skin between the toes and the soles of the foot.
Symptoms typically include burning, pain, itching and scaling. Athlete's foot is highly contagious. People pick up these fungal infections when walking barefoot on contaminated floors and object. Athlete's Foot can even be passed from person to person. Although Athlete's foot can be treated with anti-fungal medications, you should always try to keep your feet dry, wear cotton socks and "breathable shoes".
Our Podiatrists will work with you to resolve your athlete's foot problem. So, if you think you might have foot fungus then contact Dr. James Ricketti & Associates today for a complete evaluation.