Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist provides expert care for toenails, treating infections, fungus, and damage for healthier, stronger nails.
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-week … Read more
Ready to be seen? Book a real appointment time online, 24/7 — Howell or Bloomfield Township. Takes about a minute, 24/7. Quick answer: Chalky white patches that show up after removing nail polish are usually keratin granulations — surface dehydration of the nail from polish, not an infection, and they fade once the nail rehydrates. … 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.
Foot or ankle pain that isn’t getting better? A podiatrist can diagnose it in one visit — pick a real appointment time online, 24/7: Howell or Bloomfield Township. Takes about a minute, 24/7. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last … Read more
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 · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April 2026 · Editorial Policy Related Conditions Hammertoe Bunion drives second toe into flex deformity Morton’s Neuroma Narrowed forefoot compresses interdigital nerve Metatarsalgia Load transfers to lesser metatarsals as bunion worsens Tailor’s Bunion Fifth-toe equivalent — often occurs together Quick Answer … Read more
Quick answer: Toe Pain At Night has multiple potential causes including mechanical, neurological, vascular, and inflammatory. The patterns we see most often are overuse, poorly-fitted shoes, and biomechanical imbalance. Red flags requiring urgent evaluation: warmth/redness (infection), inability to bear weight (fracture), and unilateral swelling without injury (DVT). Call (810) 206-1402. Dr. Tom’s Top Insole & … Read more
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Hammertoe surgery: procedures, recovery and when surgery is needed | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 12, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Dr. Tom Biernacki walks through hammertoe surgery — procedure types, recovery timeline, and results. … Read more