Painful, itchy, or suspicious foot skin conditions deserve a visit to the Oregon Institute of Foot Care if you’re located around the Portland, Lake Oswego, and West Linn areas. Dr. Tyler Manson can evaluate your skin condition and give you relief. You don’t need to live with an unsightly or painful skin condition; in most cases, skin conditions can be treated with conservative treatments.
Signs and Symptoms
Some conditions worsen without immediate action. Watch out for these symptoms that suggest you need foot skin condition treatment:
- Thickened, rough, or dry, cracked heels that cause pain or bleeding
- Persistent itching, redness, or peeling between toes (common in athlete’s foot)
- Unusual bumps or growths like warts on the soles of your feet
- Discolored, brittle, or thickened toenails from fungal infections
- Painful corns or calluses interfering with walking
If you live in Portland, Lake Oswego, or West Linn and notice these signs, visiting a podiatrist like Dr. Manson for skin issues can prevent complications and improve your foot health.
Ideal Candidates for Foot Skin Condition Treatment
If you experience persistent foot or ankle skin issues and suffer from cracked heels, athlete’s foot, and warts, you may be an ideal candidate for our foot skin condition treatments. Individuals who want professional evaluation and personalized therapy to restore healthy skin on their feet and ankles can benefit from consulting Dr. Manson. Early treatment helps prevent complications and improves comfort.
How We Diagnose and Treat Foot Skin Conditions
At the Oregon Institute of Foot Care, Dr. Manson thoroughly examines your feet and ankles. Diagnosing your specific foot skin condition involves:
- Visual inspection to identify the type and extent of skin changes
- In some cases, taking skin scrapings or samples to test for fungal infections
- Discussion of symptoms and medical history to rule out underlying factors
Foot skin condition treatment plans at our practice are personalized and may include:
- Topical or oral medications to fight fungal infections on the feet that our Portland, Lake Oswego, and West Linn patients often face
- Professional removal of plantar warts and care to prevent recurrence
- Recommendations for moisturizing creams and protective measures to heal cracked heels
- Safe in-office procedures for corns, calluses, and stubborn skin growths
You can expect compassionate care from a podiatrist for skin issues that targets your concerns with proven methods personalized to each diagnosis.
Book a consultation with Dr. Manson and get the care that you deserve.
Causes and Treatments of Skin Conditions
Plantar Warts
Plantar warts are common and can be painful on the bottom of the foot. The Human Papillomavirus causes warts and can be treated in several ways, including freezing, chemical destruction, and surgical removal. Dr. Manson can treat your plantar warts so you don’t have to suffer and can get back to the activities you want to do.
Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the skin on the bottom of your feet or between your toes. It presents as dry, peeling skin on the bottoms of your feet, and when it’s between your toes, it turns the skin white and is often moist with peeling skin. It can also make the skin on your heels thick and cracked. Some people’s feet will even bleed if the cracks are dry or deep enough.
It is important to treat athlete’s foot to reduce the risk of cracked skin that can become infected and require antibiotics. Dr. Manson usually starts treatment with a topical antifungal cream and an antifungal spray for shoes. If this fails, he has several oral antifungal medications available.
Dry Skin
Dry skin on the bottom of your feet can be unsightly, uncomfortable, and even painful if left untreated. Dr. Manson will first evaluate to determine if your dry skin is just dry skin or related to athlete’s foot, as it is commonly misdiagnosed.
Dr. Manson has several solutions in the office to treat dry skin. He uses a special class of topical medication with natural enzymes that break down keratin, the main component of dry skin, corn, and calluses. These topicals work phenomenally well to get your skin looking and feeling great.
Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic issue. It can cause the toenails to become thick, painful, and ingrown. Toenail fungus causes the toenail to become discolored and thickened, often with fungal debris growing and accumulating underneath the toenail. Dr. Manson has developed a comprehensive treatment program using the Lunula Laser for toenail fungus to give you the best chance of success at treating your stubborn toenail fungus.
Ingrown toenails
Ingrown toenails are one of the leading causes of toenail pain. They occur when the side of a toenail grows into the skin, causing the skin to become red, swollen, and painful. If left untreated, they can even drain and become infected. Dr. Manson is an ingrown toenail specialist who regularly performs multiple ingrown toenail removal procedures.
Corns
Corns are hard or soft growths of thick skin on your toes. They usually occur because of pressure on the tops of the toes at the joints when hammertoes or crooked fifth toes are present, between toes that rub against each other, or at the tips of toes that are curled (hammertoes) and rub on shoes and the ground. Shaving down and padding corns is often the first line of treatment. Dr. Manson will also evaluate your corn to determine the underlying cause so that it can be treated to resolve the corn for good.
Calluses
However, if the cause of the callus is not addressed, it will likely return. If you don’t want to come in every couple of months to have the callus shaved down, it is worth treating the cause of the callus. Treating the cause of the callus involves a thorough physical exam and often X-rays.
Once the cause is determined, Dr. Manson will develop a treatment plan to reduce the pressure causing the callus. It may involve custom orthotics to take pressure off of a specific area, correcting a hammertoe, or Leneva® for corns and calluses.
Related Procedures
Corns and Calluses
Lunula Laser For Toenail Fungus
Leneva Corn and Callus Treatment
Amniotic Wound Care
What to Expect During Recovery
Recovery times vary depending on the condition and treatment chosen. Most patients notice symptom improvement within a few weeks, especially with consistent use of prescribed therapies. It’s important to follow Dr. Manson’s advice on foot hygiene and avoid irritants to support healing. Regular follow-up visits can ensure your foot and ankle dermatology treatment goes smoothly, minimizing the risk of recurrence.
Benefits of Foot Skin Condition Treatment
Addressing foot skin problems promptly with expert podiatrist care offers several benefits:
- Relief from pain, itching, and discomfort
- Reduced risk of infection or worsening skin damage
- Improved mobility and the ability to wear shoes comfortably
- Prevention of more serious complications affecting foot health
Expert medical foot care from Oregon Institute of Foot Care means healthier skin and happier feet.
Skin Condition Treatment Cost
Our pricing varies depending on the specific treatment and individual needs. During your consultation, our experienced professionals will discuss the potential costs and help you choose the best treatment options to achieve your desired results.
Contact us now to schedule an appointment and learn more about our treatments and pricing.
Why Choose Oregon Institute of Foot Care?
At the Oregon Institute of Foot Care, patients can expect a thoughtful, team-based approach to foot and ankle care. Our experienced providers, led by Dr. Tyler Manson, offer a balance of medical knowledge, clinical skill, and hands-on experience in both podiatric and rehabilitative care.
From your first visit, you’ll notice our commitment to thorough evaluations, clear communication, and treatment plans designed around your condition and lifestyle. Whether you’re dealing with a persistent skin issue, an injury, or a chronic condition, we work together to provide consistent, high-quality care. We focus on treating your symptoms and helping you understand the cause and prevention of future issues so that you can stay active and comfortable.
Schedule a Consultation
Persistent skin problems like athlete’s foot, cracked heels, or fungal infections don’t just go away on their own, and waiting can make things worse. At Oregon Institute of Foot Care, we specialize in expert foot skin condition treatment in Lake Oswego and also serve patients across Portland and West Linn. Meet with a skilled team that takes your concerns seriously and offers real solutions for your needs. Contact Dr. Tyler Manson and set up your appointment.
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At Oregon Institute of Foot Care, we care about healthy, happy, beautiful feet. We strive to provide personalized foot care and achieve the outcomes, both functionally and cosmetically, that our patients desire. What sets OIFC apart is our dedication to providing the highest quality care available, utilizing the latest medical techniques and technologies, educating patients to make well-informed health care decisions, and restoring foot and ankle function as quickly and beautifully as possible. Our mission is to give you healthy, happy, beautiful feet.
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