Battling foot fungus? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides effective treatments and expert care to eliminate fungal infections.
Keratin granulations are caused by nail polish adhesives lifting superficial nail cells — not a fungal infection. Antifungal treatment makes them worse. Michigan podiatrist explains the two-week protocol that restores normal nail surface appearance without medication.
Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 11, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 If your toenail is curving inward like a claw — pinching the skin a little more each week — you are days away from a true ingrown nail … Read more
Quick answer: Podiatrist Pedicure Near Me affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · … Read more
Can soaking your feet in Listerine cure athlete’s foot fungus? Michigan podiatrists review the evidence and compare this home remedy to proven antifungal
Apple cider vinegar for athlete’s foot has decades of folklore behind it — and the truth is that the acidity does suppress fungal growth, but only for early-stage infections that have not yet spread to the toenails. You’ve come to the right podiatry team. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon … Read more
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what foot fungus home cures means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office. Quick answer: Need a podiatrist’s opinion on this? … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what foot fungus treatment means and what … Read more
Listerine contains thymol, an antifungal compound — but at a concentration that cannot penetrate past the nail surface. Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains exactly when Listerine foot soaks help, when they cannot, and the nail-thickness cutoff that determines which approach to use.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick answer: Bruised Toenail Falling Off is a common nail condition with multiple causes including trauma, fungal infection, biomechanical pressure, and underlying medical conditions. Treatment depends on the cause: trauma … Read more
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Quick answer: My Big Toenail Is Falling Off is a common nail condition with multiple causes including trauma, fungal infection, biomechanical pressure, and underlying medical conditions. Treatment depends on the cause: trauma resolves as the nail grows out (6-12 months), fungus needs antifungal therapy, and biomechanical issues need shoe and orthotic correction. Call (810) 206-1402. … Read more