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)
18 02 / 2022

Does Toenail Fungus Spread?

By |2026-02-20T14:28:24-08:00February 18th, 2022|

Toenail Fungus Infection Does toenail fungus spread? Toenail fungus or onychomycosis is a condition caused by fungal spores such as dermatophytes. It can attack and grow on or in between the nail plate and the nail bed. This causes discoloration of the nail and can change its texture. How do they spread? [...]

14 02 / 2022

Do Your Socks Have Fungus?

By |2026-02-24T12:16:19-08:00February 14th, 2022|

Socks vs. Fungus We are well aware of the difficulty of treating fungal infections and preventing reinfection. Many patients who suffer from fungal infections like athlete’s foot and toenail fungus seek treatment using the topical medication. Research has shown that the failure of topical treatments is based on their inability to penetrate through [...]

11 02 / 2022

How Common is Toenail Fungus?

By |2026-02-24T12:27:24-08:00February 11th, 2022|

Toenail Fungus Infection How common is toenail fungus? About 10% of the general population suffers from toenail fungus. It is more common in older adults, where 20% of people over the age of 60 and 50% of people over 70 are affected. Why is it so common, and how do we get it? [...]

11 02 / 2022

Vinegar Soaks to Treat Toenail Fungus?

By |2026-02-24T13:03:12-08:00February 11th, 2022|

Home Remedies Toenail fungus can be embarrassing, and it lasts a long time. Because it can be very difficult to treat, people come up with various remedies over time. One of the most popular home remedies for toenail fungus is a vinegar soak. But is it safe and efficient to use Vinegar Soaks [...]