Skin & Soft Tissue Disorder Treatment in Las Vegas

Find relief from painful and uncomfortable foot skin conditions. Our board-certified podiatric surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dermatological and soft tissue disorders affecting feet and ankles.

Condition Overview

Understanding Foot & Ankle Skin Disorders

The skin on your feet endures constant pressure, friction, and stress from walking, standing, and wearing shoes. This unique environment makes feet susceptible to various skin and soft tissue conditions that can cause pain, embarrassment, and difficulty with daily activities.

Common foot skin disorders include warts, calluses, corns, fungal infections (athlete’s foot), bacterial infections, cysts, benign growths, and inflammatory conditions. These issues develop due to pressure points, friction, improper footwear, excessive moisture, viral or fungal exposure, genetic factors, or underlying health conditions. Left untreated, many skin conditions worsen over time, causing increasing discomfort and potentially leading to more serious complications.

At The Foot Docs in Las Vegas, we specialize in comprehensive dermatological care for feet and ankles. Our board-certified surgeons have extensive training in identifying and treating both common and complex skin conditions. We use advanced diagnostic techniques and offer multiple treatment options—from conservative topical therapies to minor surgical procedures performed in our office. Whether you’re dealing with a stubborn plantar wart, painful calluses, or an unusual growth that concerns you, we provide expert evaluation and effective treatment to restore healthy, comfortable skin.

Symptoms and Signs

Common Skin & Soft Tissue Conditions We Treat

Seek professional evaluation if you’re experiencing

Warts & Viral Lesions

  • Painful growths on bottom of feet (plantar warts)
  • Rough, grainy bumps with black dots
  • Multiple warts spreading to other areas
  • Warts that bleed or cause pain when walking

Calluses & Corns

  • Thick, hardened skin on pressure points
  • Painful corns between or on top of toes
  • Deep calluses causing discomfort when standing
  • Cracked or fissured calluses that may bleed

Fungal Infections

  • Athlete's foot with itching, burning, peeling skin
  • Red, scaly patches between toes or on feet
  • Cracked, painful skin especially between toes
  • Foul odor or excessive moisture

Cysts & Growths

  • Soft lumps or bumps on feet or ankles
  • Ganglion cysts (fluid-filled sacs)
  • Lipomas (fatty tissue growths)
  • Any unusual or changing growths

Skin Infections

  • Cellulitis (spreading redness, warmth, swelling)
  • Abscesses or boils requiring drainage
  • Infected ingrown toenails
  • Bacterial skin infections

Other Skin Conditions

  • Psoriasis affecting feet
  • Eczema or dermatitis
  • Discoloration or unusual pigmentation
  • Dry, cracked heels (severe fissures)
  • Blisters that recur or won't heal
  • Lesions or sores of unknown origin

Treatment Options

Effective Skin & Soft Tissue Treatment in Las Vegas

We offer comprehensive treatment approaches tailored to your specific condition

Wart Treatment

  • Multiple Effective Options
  • Plantar and common warts require professional treatment for complete removal. We offer: Cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen), laser ablation (destroying wart tissue with precision laser), topical prescription medications (medical-grade acids and immunotherapy), surgical excision for resistant warts, and immune-boosting treatments to prevent recurrence. Treatment selection depends on wart size, location, and number.

Callus & Corn Management

  • Professional Debridement & Prevention
  • Thick, painful skin buildup requires expert care: Medical debridement safely removes excess tissue, custom orthotics eliminate pressure points causing calluses, padding and offloading protects vulnerable areas, proper footwear guidance prevents recurrence, and moisturizing protocols maintain healthy skin. Regular professional care prevents complications, especially for diabetic patients.

Fungal Infection Treatment

  • Comprehensive Antifungal Therapy
  • Athlete's foot and skin fungal infections respond to: Prescription topical antifungals (stronger than over-the-counter), oral antifungal medications for severe or resistant cases, combination therapy for optimal results, environmental modification recommendations, and prevention education to avoid reinfection. Treatment typically spans several weeks for complete resolution.

Cyst & Growth Removal

  • Minor Surgical Procedures
  • Bothersome lumps, bumps, or cysts are removed through: In-office excision under local anesthesia, ganglion cyst aspiration or removal, lipoma excision, biopsy of suspicious lesions, and pathology evaluation when indicated. Most procedures are quick with minimal downtime and excellent cosmetic results.

Infection Management

  • Aggressive Treatment & Monitoring
  • Skin infections require prompt attention: Antibiotic therapy (oral or IV for severe cases), incision and drainage of abscesses, wound care for proper healing, culture testing to identify specific bacteria, and follow-up monitoring to ensure complete resolution. Early intervention prevents serious complications.

Chronic Skin Condition Management

  • Long-Term Care Strategies
  • For conditions like psoriasis, eczema, or chronic dermatitis: Prescription topical treatments (steroids, immunomodulators), moisturizing therapy for barrier protection, trigger identification and avoidance, coordination with dermatology when needed, and maintenance protocols for symptom control. Ongoing management minimizes flare-ups.

Advanced Treatment Technologies

  • Laser Therapy for wart removal and skin lesions, cryotherapy for various growths and lesions, electrocautery for precise tissue removal, and phototherapy for specific inflammatory conditions. We use the most appropriate technology for your specific condition.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We know you have questions before your visit. Find quick, helpful information about our services, appointment scheduling, insurance, and what to expect from your treatment.

Why do I keep getting calluses even after removing them?

Calluses are your skin’s protective response to excessive pressure or friction. Simply removing the thickened skin provides temporary relief, but the callus returns unless you address the underlying cause. Pressure points develop due to foot structure, biomechanical issues, tight shoes, or gait abnormalities. Our approach identifies why calluses form in specific locations and corrects the problem through custom orthotics, footwear modifications, or biomechanical corrections. This prevents recurrence rather than just treating symptoms repeatedly.

Yes. Plantar warts are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus) and can spread to other areas of your feet or to other people. The virus thrives in warm, moist environments like locker rooms, pools, and showers. You can spread warts to other parts of your body by touching them and then touching other areas. To prevent spread: don’t pick at warts, wear shoes in public areas, don’t share towels or shoes, keep feet dry, and seek treatment promptly. Treating warts eliminates the virus source and prevents transmission.

Treatment duration varies based on wart size, depth, how long you’ve had them, and treatment method used. Most plantar warts require multiple treatments spaced 2-4 weeks apart. Cryotherapy typically requires 2-4 sessions, laser treatment may need 1-3 sessions, and topical medications require several weeks of daily application. Stubborn warts may take several months to fully resolve. Persistence and following treatment protocols are key. While frustrating, complete removal is worth the time investment to prevent spreading and recurrence.

Mild, early-stage athlete’s foot may respond to OTC antifungal creams, but many cases require prescription-strength treatment. If OTC products haven’t resolved your infection within 2 weeks, professional treatment is recommended. Prescription antifungals are significantly more powerful, and we can determine if your condition is actually fungal (sometimes bacterial infections or eczema mimic athlete’s foot). Severe infections, those affecting toenails, or infections in diabetic patients always require professional care. Proper diagnosis ensures you’re treating the right condition with the right medication.

Most lumps on feet are benign (ganglion cysts, lipomas, fibromas), but any new growth should be evaluated. Warning signs requiring immediate attention include: rapid growth or changes in size, color changes or irregular borders, bleeding or ulceration, pain or tenderness, and interference with walking or shoe-wearing. Even benign growths causing discomfort can be removed. We perform thorough examination and biopsy when necessary to rule out serious conditions. Early evaluation provides peace of mind and appropriate treatment when needed.

Severely cracked heels (fissures) develop from excessive dryness, pressure, prolonged standing, being overweight, walking barefoot, inappropriate footwear, and certain medical conditions like diabetes or thyroid disorders. Deep fissures can be painful, bleed, and become infected. Treatment includes professional debridement to remove dead skin, prescription-strength moisturizers with urea or lactic acid, heel balms creating protective barriers, addressing underlying causes, and sometimes antibiotics if infected. Consistent moisturizing and proper foot care prevent recurrence.

No. Never attempt to cut, burn, or remove skin growths yourself. Risks include severe bleeding, infection, incomplete removal causing recurrence, accidentally removing something that isn’t what you think it is, and scarring. What appears to be a simple wart might be something else entirely requiring different treatment. Professional removal is performed under sterile conditions with proper anesthesia, ensures complete removal, minimizes scarring, and allows pathology testing if needed. The small cost and time of professional treatment far outweighs the serious risks of self-treatment.

Yes. These inflammatory skin conditions commonly affect feet, causing red, scaly patches, intense itching, cracked skin, and pain. Foot psoriasis and eczema are often more challenging to treat due to constant pressure, friction, and moisture exposure. We provide specialized treatment including prescription topical steroids, vitamin D analogs, moisturizing protocols, trigger identification, and coordination with dermatology when needed. Managing these chronic conditions requires ongoing care, but symptoms can be well-controlled with proper treatment.

Prevention strategies include: keeping feet clean and thoroughly dry (especially between toes), moisturizing daily (except between toes), wearing breathable, properly-fitted shoes, changing socks daily (moisture-wicking materials best), alternating shoes to allow drying, never walking barefoot in public areas, trimming toenails properly, wearing flip-flops in communal showers, inspecting feet regularly for changes, and addressing problems early before they worsen. These simple habits prevent most common foot skin problems.

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