Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) and toenail fungus (onychomycosis) are both caused by dermatophyte fungi — most commonly Trichophyton rubrum — but they affect different structures of the foot and require different treatments. Athlete’s foot affects the skin, presenting as itching, scaling, redness, and cracking between the toes and on the sole. Toenail fungus affects the nail plate, causing thickening, yellowing, brittleness, and separation from the nail bed. Critically, the two conditions are clinically linked — untreated athlete’s foot is one of the most common pathways for fungal infection to spread into the toenails, and existing toenail fungus acts as a persistent reservoir that reinfects the skin. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC fungal foot specialists diagnose and treat both conditions simultaneously when present, because treating only one while the other persists guarantees recurrence.
Athlete’s foot is diagnosed clinically and confirmed with KOH microscopy when needed, and is treated with topical or oral antifungal agents over a course of weeks. Toenail fungus diagnosis requires nail clipping for PAS staining or fungal culture to confirm the organism and guide treatment selection, as non-dermatophyte molds and yeasts require different antifungals than standard dermatophytes. Treatment for onychomycosis is significantly more involved — topical nail lacquers like efinaconazole or tavaborole for mild cases, and oral terbinafine or itraconazole for moderate-to-severe nail involvement, requiring six to twelve weeks of therapy with liver function monitoring in some patients. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, we evaluate and treat both conditions at the same visit when present together — streamlining your care and eliminating the cross-contamination cycle that keeps both infections active.
Healthy Feet Podiatry’s NYC podiatrists are fungal foot infection specialists who understand the relationship between athlete’s foot and toenail fungus better than any general practitioner — and who build treatment plans that address both conditions in a coordinated, sequenced protocol. We serve patients across Manhattan and the five boroughs, accepting most major insurance plans for both dermatological and nail-related podiatric services. Whether you’re dealing with itching skin between your toes, thickened discolored nails, or both at the same time, Healthy Feet Podiatry provides the comprehensive fungal evaluation and treatment that gets every aspect of your foot health back on track. One practice, one plan, one outcome — completely fungus-free feet.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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