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Explore topics Overall Health & Wellness Toe Issues Foot Pain Ankle Issues Podiatrist Foot Skin Issues Shoes Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists Bunion Exercise Nerve Issues Plantar Fasciitis Diabetic Foot Care Kids Foot Issues Arthritis Sports Foot Surgery Heel Issues Swollen Feet Arch Issues Foot Symptoms Seasonal Tendon Issues Broken Bones & Fractures Infections Blisters Cancer Flat Feet Pregnancy achilles tendon Circulation Insurance Stone Bruise Toenails fungus Achilles Tendonitis Bone bruise Gait Ingrown Toenails Senior Foot Care Stem Cell Therapy Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Veins achilles [![Yellow toenails on foot with blue background](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1075580398.jpg?width=900&name=iStock-1075580398.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-your-toenails-change-color-as-you-age-and-when-to-see-a-podiatrist) [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms), [Toenails](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toenails) --- ### [Why Your Toenails Change Color As You Age And When To See A Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-your-toenails-change-color-as-you-age-and-when-to-see-a-podiatrist) Are your toenails looking different as the years go by? Discover why toenail discoloration occurs with age and when it’s time to seek expert podiatric care. [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/why-your-toenails-change-color-as-you-age-and-when-to-see-a-podiatrist) [![Podiatrist treating toenails](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1266811992.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-1266811992.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-toe-fungus-what-to-look-for-and-how-to-treat-it) [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections), [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [fungus](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/fungus) --- ### [Understanding Toe Fungus: What to Look For and How to Treat It](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-toe-fungus-what-to-look-for-and-how-to-treat-it) You glance down at your toes and notice your nail looks a little off. Maybe it’s turning yellow, seems thicker than usual, or even feels bri... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-toe-fungus-what-to-look-for-and-how-to-treat-it) [![Ingrown toenail](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MADnQC_CO3A.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MADnQC_CO3A.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ingrown-toenail-101-symptoms-treatments-and-prevention-tips) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections), [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Ingrown Toenail 101: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention Tips](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ingrown-toenail-101-symptoms-treatments-and-prevention-tips) Ingrown toenails occur when the edges or corners of a toenail grow into the skin surrounding the nail, causing pain, redness, and inflammati... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/ingrown-toenail-101-symptoms-treatments-and-prevention-tips) [![person painting toenails](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Woman%20applying%20nail%20varnish.jpeg?width=500&name=Woman%20applying%20nail%20varnish.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/toe-fungus-treatment-options) [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections), [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Toe Fungus Treatment Options](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/toe-fungus-treatment-options) Toenail fungus is one of the most common foot ailments we see at our offices in The Woodlands and Magnolia, TX. It can be a complex conditio... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/toe-fungus-treatment-options) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young%20womans%20legs%20on%20wooden%20floor..jpeg?width=500&name=Young%20womans%20legs%20on%20wooden%20floor..jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/causes-and-cures-for-dry-feet-and-foot-fungus) [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections), [Foot Skin Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-skin-issues) --- ### [Causes and Cures for Dry Feet and Foot Fungus](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/causes-and-cures-for-dry-feet-and-foot-fungus) It can be hard to distinguish between dry, cracked and rough feet and feet that have foot fungus. If you notice scaly, patchy skin, or your ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/causes-and-cures-for-dry-feet-and-foot-fungus) [![dorian-hurst-787004-unsplash](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dorian-hurst-787004-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=dorian-hurst-787004-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-athletes-foot) [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections), [Sports](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sports) --- ### [5 Things You Need to Know About Athlete’s Foot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-athletes-foot) Are you concerned that you may have athlete’s foot? One of the telltale signs of the fungus that causes athlete’s foot is itching and burnin... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-athletes-foot) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Woman%20getting%20a%20pedicure%20and%20relaxing%20at%20the%20beauty%20salon.jpeg?width=500&name=Woman%20getting%20a%20pedicure%20and%20relaxing%20at%20the%20beauty%20salon.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-downside-of-salon-pedicures-understand-your-risks) [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections) --- ### [The Downside of Salon Pedicures: Understand Your Risks](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-downside-of-salon-pedicures-understand-your-risks) As the weather warms, the sandals and open shoes come out of hibernation. Feet and legs are on display. Many flock to their favorite salon f... 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