About Pamela Karman, DPM

Doctor Karman is a NYC podiatrist practicing for over 35 years. Diplomate of AAMFS and certified by the American Board of Foot Surgeons. Dr. Karman is a Distinguished Member of The NYS Board of Podiatry (a division of The NYS Board of Regents)
9 09 / 2025

Toenail fungus during Pregnancy

By |2026-02-18T12:49:04-08:00September 9th, 2025|

Toenail Fungus Infection This post will go over what it means to have toenail fungus during pregnancy. We will also go over the signs of toenail fungus and the best treatment options. It is important not to scare yourself and stay calm during this process. Doing a simple Google search with your symptoms [...]

9 09 / 2025

Is Toenail Fungus Contagious?

By |2026-02-18T12:59:45-08:00September 9th, 2025|

Toenail Fungus Infection Is toenail fungus contagious? There is little research available on how toenail fungus is spread. Fungal spores are usually invisible to the naked eye and are therefore hard to diagnose without medical intervention.  The short answer is yes. Toenail fungus affects the nails and the skin under them. Toenail fungus [...]

8 09 / 2025

Toenail fungus in Athletes

By |2026-02-18T13:31:45-08:00September 8th, 2025|

Understanding Toenail Fungus People who play sports know about most of the injury risks that come along with their activity. However, most of them don’t realize that nail fungus is another risk. And since there is no guaranteed way to prevent a nail fungus infection, this doesn’t make them too happy if they [...]

8 09 / 2025

Topical Anti-Fungal Medications

By |2026-02-18T11:48:27-08:00September 8th, 2025|

Topical Medication for Toenail Fungus: What You Should Know Before Starting Treatment Topical medication for toenail fungus is often the first treatment people try after noticing discoloration, thickening, or brittleness in their nails. While these products are widely available and easy to apply, many patients do not fully understand how they work, when [...]