Take A Stand Against Stinky Feet: Podiatrist Dr. Cassidy On Curing Foot and Toenail Fungus

Thanks for tuning in to the Armor Men’s Health Hour Podcast today, where we bring you the latest and greatest in urology care and the best urology humor out there.In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer are joined by guest Dr. Andrew Cassidy of Lone Star Podiatry to talk more about our feet! Today, Dr. Cassidy tries to help Dr. Mistry solve the problem of his four boys' stinky feet! According to Dr. Cassidy, foot fungus is both common and surprisingly difficult to treat. Fungus obviously thrives in dark, damp environments like shoes, which makes it likely to reoccur. Toenail fungus is also pernicious. Because the fungus itself grows up through the nail, topical solutions applied to the nails often fail to penetrate deeply enough to truly eradicate the problem. Oral anti-fungal medications like Lamisil work better, but come with their own concerns, like liver toxicity levels that have to be monitored. At Lone Star Podiatry, Dr. Cassidy does "pulse dosing" of oral anti-fungals which lower the risk of toxic accumulation while boosting effectiveness. There are also great over-the-counter treatment options like Dr. Cassidy's favorite astringent, anti-fungal powder, which can be sprinkled in the shoes. Using moisture-wicking socks made of synthetic materials like Lycra and spandex is also helpful in cutting bacterial and fungal growth. Finally, machines like SteriShoe are ultraviolet lights that kill bacteria when placed in the shoes to keep you from re-infecting yourself with foot fungus once you've tackled the source. While foot and toenail fungus seems like a non-threatening (if exceedingly icky) issue, these kinds of problems can be very dangerous for the elderly, people with compromised immune systems, and diabetics. Infections that cause wounds can be difficult to heal and can then spread to bones, which DON'T heal, but must then be cut out, causing even more risks. If you or someone you love has foot fungus, foot pain, or any other foot concerns, please call Dr. Cassidy at Lone Star Podiatry at (512) 263-5454 or online at lonestarpodiatry.com. Learn more about our award winning podcast at: https://blog.feedspot.com/mens_health_podcasts/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share us with a friend! As always, be well!Dr. Mistry is a board-certified urologist and has been treating patients in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area since he started his private practice in 2007.We enjoy hearing from you! Email us at [email protected] and we’ll answer your question in an upcoming episode!Phone: (512) 238-0762Email: [email protected]: Armormenshealth.comOur Locations:Round Rock Office970 Hester’s Crossing Road Suite 101 Round Rock, TX 78681South Austin Office6501 South Congress Suite 1-103 Austin, TX 78745Lakeline Office12505 Hymeadow Drive Suite 2C Austin, TX 78750Dripping Springs Office170 Benney Lane Suite 202 Dripping Springs, TX 78620