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Sep 19 2025

Runner’s Toenails – Problems And Treatment Options

Running is wonderful for your health. It gets your heart pumping, builds muscle and helps you maintain an ideal weight. However, running also takes a toll on your body, and the area that handles the most repetitive stress is your feet. For those who run with some consistency, they may notice changes in the appearance […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: runners toenail, running toenail, toenail, toenail changes, toenail injury

Feb 09 2023

Common Causes Of Discolored Toenails

A healthy toenail is typically described as clear or translucent in color, but from time to time you may notice that one or more of your toenails has taken on a different hue. Is this something to be concerned with, or will it eventually clear up on its own? In today’s blog, we take a […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Treatment · Tagged: black toenail, brown toenail, discolored toenail, toenail, yellow toenail

Aug 12 2020

Preventing An Ingrown Toenail After Your Nail Detaches

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If you suffer trauma to your big toe, there’s a decent chance that the nail bed will dislodge or become damaged to the point that it eventually falls off on its own. The absence of a nail isn’t as painful as one might imagine, but you also need to pay attention to the area as […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Treatment · Tagged: ingrown toenail, lost toenail, toenail, toenail growing back

Oct 17 2019

5 Toenail Care Tips For Women

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We don’t pay much attention to our toenails unless there’s a problem, but if we use a little foresight, we can typically help prevent issues from developing down the road. Toenail problems can develop in both men and women, but certain health conditions and other relevant factors can cause more toenail issues for women than […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: caring for your toenails, toenail, toenail tips, toenails care tips

May 07 2019

Why Won’t My Toenail Fungus Go Away?

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Now that it’s sandal season, you’re probably going to be showing off your toenails a little more, and yellowish nails can leave you feeling self-conscious about toenail fungus. While toenail fungus may not seem like an immediate concern, you’re going to want to take proactive treatment because it’s unlikely that the fungus will go away […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: foot, fungal infection, toenail, toenail fungus, toenail infection

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The information contained on this site is intended to provide only general education about foot & ankle surgery and conditions. It should NOT be regarded as diagnostic, treatment or any other type of specific medical advice to anyone. On this site, Dr. Silverman periodically provides assessments and commentary on specific procedures that individuals have undergone. These assessments do not indicate that Dr. Silverman has performed these specific surgeries. Individuals should always consult a licensed and qualified health care provider for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations regarding their specific medical problems.

Pima Center Clinic

8405 North Pima Center Parkway
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Arcadia Clinic

3033 North 44th Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85018

High Street Clinic

5355 East High Street
Suite 113
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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