Nail and Skin Disorders

Healthy skin and nails are essential for maintaining comfortable, functional feet. Various nail and skin conditions can cause pain, discomfort, infection, and difficulty with daily activities if left untreated. At Island Coast Foot & Ankle, we diagnose and treat a wide range of foot and ankle skin and nail disorders to help keep your feet healthy and pain-free.

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. The condition most commonly affects the great toe and may require professional treatment to prevent recurrence.

Fungal nail infections can cause nails to become thickened, discolored, brittle, and misshapen. Without treatment, the infection may worsen and spread to other nails.

Injuries to the toenail can result from repetitive pressure, sports activities, or direct trauma. Symptoms may include bruising, lifting of the nail, pain, and changes in nail growth.

Nail dystrophy refers to abnormal nail growth or appearance caused by trauma, infection, underlying medical conditions, or aging.

These thickened areas of skin develop from excessive pressure or friction. Corns and calluses can become painful and may indicate underlying foot deformities or abnormal biomechanics.

Caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), plantar warts typically appear on the bottom of the foot and may cause significant discomfort when walking or standing.

This common fungal infection causes itching, burning, redness, peeling, and cracking of the skin, often between the toes or on the soles of the feet.

Excessively dry skin can lead to painful heel fissures that may increase the risk of infection, particularly in patients with diabetes or circulation problems caused by a compromised moisture barrier.

Bacterial and fungal infections can affect the skin of the feet, causing redness, swelling, drainage, pain, and inflammation that require prompt treatment.