Northwest Extremity Specialists · Portland podiatry & orthopedics · 8 clinics across Greater Portland
In-office care

Skin & nail podiatry

Ingrown toenails, fungal infections, warts, cracked heels, and concerning lesions — most resolved in a single in-office visit.

503-245-2420
Skin & nail podiatry
About this service

What is skin & nail podiatry?

Your feet take a beating, and their skin and nails are the barriers that protect you from infection. When something is wrong — a stubborn ingrown toenail, a fungal infection, a wart, a thickening nail, or a skin lesion that looks off — expert evaluation matters. Our skin and nail service handles everything from quick in-office procedures to advanced laser therapy and careful evaluation of any concerning lesion, including those that may indicate skin cancer.

What we treat

Common reasons to see skin & nail podiatry

Ingrown toenails
Fungal toenails
Athlete's foot and skin infections
Plantar warts
Corns, calluses, and pressure buildup
Cracked heels (heel fissures)
Skin lesions, including suspected skin cancer or melanoma
Thick or discolored nails
From symptoms to solutions

How we diagnose

A first skin and nail visit focuses on accurate diagnosis — recurring "fungal" nails are often something else, and not every callus is benign. We examine the area in good light, perform an in-office procedure when warranted, and refer for biopsy or further imaging if any lesion looks suspicious. Most patients leave the same visit with a clear diagnosis and the problem addressed.

Treatment options

Treatments we offer

In-house skin and nail care eliminates the need for outside referrals — we handle the routine and the complex in our offices, and we are trained to recognize the rare but serious findings (skin cancer, melanoma) that some practices miss.

Ingrown toenail correction
In-office permanent or temporary correction with rapid recovery — most patients walk out and go back to work the same day.
Advanced laser therapy for fungal nails
Safe, fast laser treatment that clears fungal infections without the side effects of oral antifungal medication.
Clinical wart removal
In-office removal of stubborn plantar and toe warts — multiple modalities tailored to the wart and patient.
Corn, callus, and pressure care
Safe in-office trimming of corns and calluses plus orthotic or footwear strategies to address what is causing the pressure.
Cracked heel and skin care
Specialized care for chronic heel fissures, dry skin, and recurring skin infections.
Skin lesion evaluation
Careful evaluation of any unusual lesion on the foot or ankle, with biopsy or referral when something looks concerning — important because foot melanomas are commonly missed elsewhere.
Medical-grade pedicures and nail debridement
Safe, clinical-grade care for patients whose nails or skin need more than a salon can safely provide — especially for diabetic patients or those on blood thinners.
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