by Louise | Dec 10, 2019 | Foot Care, Nail problems, Podiatry, Uncategorized, Verruca
Do you have a foot problem? Is it stopping you doing what you enjoy? Are you putting off starting that new hobby because your feet will not cope? You need to see a Podiatrist. We will have you walking on air! Just check out our round up of 2019 and the conditions we... 
by Louise | Nov 20, 2019 | Diabetes, Nail problems, Podiatry
Our feet work hard for us, and over time, with ill-fitting footwear and injuries nails can become thickened, damaged, distorted and discoloured. This can lead embarrassment about your nail appearance and feeling like you have no treatment options left to get a normal... 
by Louise | Oct 21, 2019 | Foot Care, Nail problems, Podiatry
Have you got a fungal nail? Have you been treating it for months with no effect? Are you sure that it is definitely a fungal nail you are treating? Every week I see lots of patients who come to me for fungal nail treatment. Usually they have tried every over the... 
by Louise | Oct 7, 2019 | Foot Care, Nail problems, Podiatry
Last week I saw two patients who booked a podiatry assessment because they thought they had uncontrolled athletes’ foot. They both presented with a red, overly itchy rash which hadn’t responded to over the counter athletes foot creams. One patient only had the skin... 
by Louise | Jul 29, 2019 | Foot Care, Nail problems
Its supposed to be something we know right? Do you remember having a lesson in cutting your toenails correctly? Most people admit they don’t actually know he correct way to cut their nails so there is no wonder it is our most asked question at West Berkshire Foot... 
by Louise | Jun 3, 2019 | Foot Care, Nail problems
Athletes foot is caused by a fungus on the skin of your feet. Unlike the name leads you to believe it’s not just athletes that suffer from the condition – at some point in our lives we all get athletes foot in varying severity. It is not usually serious and can... 