Dr. Mark S. Davis Footcare Services    Podiatrists are committed to the health of your feet. Podiatric medicine focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing foot and ankle problems. Dr. Davis is highly trained through years of study and clinical practice. Dr. Davis also works with other health care providers to ensure you get the appropriate care. -Warts- A wart is an infection caused by a virus, which can invade your skin through small cuts or breaks. Over time, the wart develops into a hard, rough growth on the surface of the skin. They are most commonly seen in children and teens. -Ganglions- A ganglion is a fluid filled swelling of the lining of a joint or tendon. Although ganglions can form on any part os the foot, they most often appear on the ankle or top of the foot. They usually grow slowly. -Ingrown Toe Nails- An ingrown nail is a nail that grows into the surrounding skin. It usually occurs at the edge of either big toe. They can be caused by improper trimming, fungal infections or pressure. -Thickened Nails- Abnnormally thich or crumbling nails may be caused by injuries, pressure, fungal infections or certain health conditions. Eventually, the nail may fall off. -Black and Blue Nails- Black and blue nails are caused by sudden or repetitive injury to a toe. If you have black and blue nails, it is imperative that you see a doctor immediately. -Hammer Toes- Hammer toes are bent joints in your toe. They are usually casued by wearing shows too tight. You may feel pain in the toe or in the ball of your foot signaling a hammer toe. Make sure to wear shoes with plenty of room in the front. -Bunions- A bunion is most often caused by wearing shoes that are too tight across the toes. The side of the toe pushes the big toe in toward the second toe. This forces the joint at the base of the big toe out to the side. To prevent this, you MUST wear shows with a 1/2" space between your toes and the tip of the shoe. Hammer Toes Plantar Warts Ingrown Toe Nails Ganglions Fungus Toe Nails Bunions