Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist provides expert care for toenails, treating infections, fungus, and damage for healthier, stronger nails.
Vicks VapoRub is one of the most-searched home remedies for toenail fungus. A podiatrist who treats thousands of fungal nail cases each year explains what the clinical evidence actually shows — and which patients it helps vs. harms.
Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains what actually works for toenail fungus — laser, oral terbinafine, OTC options and why most treatments fail. Howell
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast 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 severe toenail fungus treatment means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day … Read more
Those white chalky patches on your toenails after pulling off the polish are almost never fungus. A board-certified podiatrist explains keratin granulations, the 2–4 week reset that erases them, and the 3 red flags that mean you actually need a clinic visit.
White superficial onychomycosis is the most treatable form of toenail fungus. | Balance Foot & Ankle White Superficial Onychomycosis: What Makes It Different From Other Nail Fungus White superficial onychomycosis (WSO) is the most treatable form of toenail fungus — and also the most frequently misidentified. Unlike the common distal subungual onychomycosis (DSO) that causes … Read more
OTC toenail fungus treatments work only below a specific nail-thickness threshold — most patients discover this after 6-12 months of failed treatment. Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the exact cutoff and which products are worth trying at each stage.
The right socks for toenail fungus must keep moisture away from the nail plate — cotton holds moisture against the nail for hours after activity. Michigan podiatrist explains the copper-infused vs. silver-infused vs. wool sock comparison, the sock change frequency during treatment, and the shoe disinfection protocol that prevents reinfection.
Little toe pain has 5 causes — tailor’s bunion, stress fracture, corn, peroneal tendon avulsion, and Iselin disease in adolescents. Michigan podiatrist explains the one-finger palpation test that localizes the pain source and the treatment that is specific to each cause.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 Middle Toe Pain: 7 Causes Organized by Exact Location and Toe Affected Pain in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th toe (the “middle toes”) has a distinct differential diagnosis from pain … Read more
MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT The most important clinical decision with Hammertoe Surgery Cost Michigan isn’t which treatment to start with — it’s identifying the correct subtype. That changes everything. Call (810) 206-1402. Dr. Tom’s Top Pain Relief Picks — Dr. Hoy’s (2026) Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Balance Foot & Ankle earns from qualifying purchases. … Read more