Tinea & Fungal Nails
Struggling with Athletes Foot and live in the Geelong?
If you have ever experienced Athletes Foot (Tinea Pedis) you will know just how irritating and dry the foot can be.
Tinea Pedis is a common condition that we care for in our clinics.
Tinea is an opportunistic infection of the skin that is generally found in warm moist environments- i.e swimming pools. Tinea is generally more common in the summer months, in people with a weak immune system and it can easily spread between individuals.
Some of the many treatment options available at our Torquay, Ocean Grove and Geelong clinics include lotions, creams, sprays, oral medications, and foot hygiene practices. There are many topical antifungal products on the market, so it is best to ask us for help in selecting the one that meets your needs.
Struggling with a Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis) and live in the Surf Coast Area?
A fungal toenail infection is a common foot condition that we see in the clinic and is often a source of great concern for people.
At Stance Podiatry often see and treat fungal nail infections because patients are concerned with the appearance of their nails, they don’t want them spreading to the other toes or to their family members, or the thickening nails have started to become painful.
To confirm the type of fungus present, a sample of the nail can be taken and sent to pathology.
Some of the many treatment options available include topical paints/tinctures, oral medications, & foot hygiene practices. Prevention strategies to prevent re-infection will be provided.