{"id":1685,"date":"2020-09-28T06:42:23","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T06:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/?page_id=1685"},"modified":"2020-11-07T19:41:03","modified_gmt":"2020-11-07T19:41:03","slug":"podiatry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dermaelite.in\/?page_id=1685","title":{"rendered":"podiatry"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Podiatry<\/b>\u00a0is a branch of\u00a0medicine\u00a0devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the\u00a0foot,\u00a0ankle, and\u00a0lower extremity.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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At Derma Elite Skin care clinic, we offer services of our Podiatrist and Surgeon Dr Rajeev Pullagura. We offer various foot care services and surgical treatment and rest assured of getting the best podiatric care in Bangalore.<\/div>\n
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Ingrown Toenail<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\n
     A simple complication of improper cutting on nail, tight foot wear or infection can lead to pain, swelling and pus formation. Early treatment with and a simple surgery with local anesthesia can lead to easy pain free recovery. Our podiatrist will brief you on precautions and care to be taken to prevent future nail issues.<\/div>\n
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Callosity & Callosity<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\n
 A <\/span>callus<\/b> is an area of thickened skin that forms as a response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation.<\/span><\/div>\n
 A <\/span>corn<\/a>  is a specially shaped callus of dead skin that usually occurs on  hairless skin surfaces – foot and hands.   <\/span><\/div>\n
 Treatment involves application of peeling creams, parring or excision. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Plantar warts<\/b><\/u><\/h5>\n
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A plantar wart is a wart<\/a> occurring on the bottom<\/a> of the foot<\/a> or toes<\/a>. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).  A break in the skin is required for infection to occur. Risk factors include use of communal showers, having had prior warts, and poor immune function. Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms.<\/p>\n

Treatment is only needed if it is causing symptoms. This may include salicylic acid or surgical removal. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Paronychia<\/b><\/u><\/h5>\n
 Paronychia<\/b> is a nail infection due to bacterial or fungus of the hand or foot, where the nail and skin meet at the side or the base of a finger or toenail.  Can lead to pain, swelling and redness.<\/span><\/div>\n
Treatment involves – Antibiotics, pain medication and if required drainage of the pus  under local anesthesia.<\/span><\/div>

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Wound care<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/h5>\n
 <\/span>Wound care specialists deliver cutting-edge health care. A key role of a wound specialist lies in patient and family education. Wounds heal differently for everyone and improvements are not seen overnight. Wound specialists need to demonstrate patience and compassion to their patients as they navigate the often long road to recovery.<\/span><\/div>
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Some wounds that our health care team treats may include:<\/p>\n