Belaray Dermatology - Jericho, Plainview, Long Island, NY

We are very excited to have you join us in our newly renovated office at

2 Patton Place, Plainview NY 11803

Our first day in the new location will be FRIDAY, July 25th  TUESDAY, July 29th

This office is conveniently located on the corner of Old Country Road & Patton Place, between Rt-135 and South Oyster Bay Road.  The office is one block west of Marios Pizzeria. 

To see how to drive from our old office to our new location, click here.  It is less than ten minutes away.

For directions directly to our new office, click here.

Nearly every day, patients ask us about their toenails - concerned that they are too thick. Wearing sandals or flip-flops, or just walking around barefoot, can be a major embarrassment if you have thick, crumbly or yellow nails. Most attribute their nail changes to a fungal infection of the nail, called Onychomycosis. Though this is often the case, fungus is not the only cause of nail changes. Other reasons for thick toe nails include psoriasis, trauma, other infections, nutrition, or genetics.

There are many things that you can do to improve your thick nails.

1. Trimming thick nails can be challenging. You may need more than your standard nail clipper, and we recommend you try the one offered in our on-line store (under tools). It may also be helpful to soak your feet in warm water for 20 minutes to soften the nails before trying to cut them.
 

2. You can help desolve your thick nail by using 40 percent salicylic acid plaster. Cut this to the size and shape of the affected nail. Apply it with the plaster side against the nail, and cover with an adhesive bandage. Then keep the nail dry for 2 days, scrub with a tooth brush, and repeat as needed. Be careful not to allow the salicylic acid plaster to touch your skin, as it will cause an irritation.

3. Filing your nails can also be beneficial. There are lots of tools to help you with this task, and you can find some of our favorites in our on-line store.

Of course, if you have diabetes, vascular insufficiency, arthritis or a neuropathy (where the sensation to the foot is diminished) you should seek out help from a podiatrist or physician.