Battling foot fungus? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides effective treatments and expert care to eliminate fungal infections.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Itchy Rash Arch Heel Foot | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan > Table of Contents Why the Arch and Heel? Cause 1: Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot) Cause 2: Contact Dermatitis Cause 3: Dyshidrotic Eczema Cause 4: Plantar … Read more
Quick answer: Keratin granulations are chalky white patches on the nail surface left when polish or gel dries out the top layer of keratin — not a fungal infection. They fade once you pause polish for a few weeks and rehydrate the nail; discoloration that spreads or thickens should be checked by a podiatrist to … Read more
A swollen nail bed usually signals infection, ingrown pressure, or trauma. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains when it needs antibiotics, drainage, or surgery
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Toe Nail Coming Off Nail Bed | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon, 3,000+ surgeries performed. Updated April 2026 with current clinical evidence. This article … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Nails | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Table of Contents Fungal Nails (Onychomycosis) Ingrown Toenails Toenail Trauma & Black Nails Nail Psoriasis Nail Dystrophy & Thickening Treatment Options When to See a Podiatrist FAQ Your toenails can … Read more