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)
19 06 / 2026

Toenail Fungus Lifecycle and Why Running and Walking Trigger it

By |2026-06-19T07:56:11-07:00June 19th, 2026|

Toenail Fungus: How Athletic Shoes Become Incubation Chambers A daily running habit or a dedicated walking routine is an investment in your health, enjoyment, and/or mental clarity. To a microscopic fungal spore, however, that same routine represents something entirely different: the ultimate incubation chamber. This practice plays a role in toenail fungus occurrence. [...]

18 06 / 2026

Why Do Some Toenail Fungus Laser Treatment Fail?

By |2026-06-25T07:10:07-07:00June 18th, 2026|

The Smart Solution for Clear Nails Fungal nail infections are one of the most stubborn conditions. What a lot of people do not know is that the medical term for it is onychomycosis. It affects millions of people globally,  it alters the thickness, color, and structural integrity of fingernails and toenails. For a [...]

17 06 / 2026

Nail Fungus Laser Treatment: Science, Timeline, and Success Rates

By |2026-06-17T08:09:13-07:00June 17th, 2026|

Chronic Nail Infections When we think of an eyesore, a thick, yellow, or weak toenail may come to mind. You may test over-the-counter treatments or standard clinical prescriptions. Most likely, these options were not as effective as you hoped they would be because there is a hidden biological conflict, hidden on a cellular [...]

16 09 / 2025

4 Classic Types of Nail Fungus

By |2026-02-17T10:36:42-08:00September 16th, 2025|

Types of Fungal Nail Infection Nail fungus does not look the same way in every patient. In fact, doctors classify nail fungus infections into four distinct categories based on where the infection begins and how it spreads. The same group of fungi that causes athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm can also infect [...]