by Louise | Jul 7, 2021 | Foot Care, Nail problems, Podiatry
Is it fungal nail? Fungal nail is one of the more common treatment enquiries we receive. However, in many cases the issue is something other than fungal nail. For example, it might be damage from trauma or footwear, extensive use of false nails or nail polish, or...
by Louise | May 29, 2021 | Foot Care, Nail problems, Podiatry, Verruca
Podiatrists use toenail surgery to permanently correct ingrowing toenails – an issue where the nail curves and grows into the skin. To qualify as an ingrowing toenail, the area doesn’t necessarily have to be red and full of pus. But what is common, is the pain. Unless...
by Louise | Feb 9, 2021 | Foot Care, Nail problems
Cutting toenails seems like a simple task, but, if done wrong, it can result in ingrown toenails, wounds, or the spread of fungus. Age, trauma, and fungus can result in our toenails becoming harder and thicker making them more difficult to cut. There are several tools...
by Louise | Dec 10, 2019 | Foot Care, Nail problems, Podiatry, 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 | Nov 4, 2019 | Foot Care, Nail problems, Podiatry
Would you like a quick, pain-free highly successful treatment for fungal nails? Why are fungal nails so hard to treat? About half of the patients I treat are suffering from fungal nails. Fungal nails are notoriously difficult to treat because nail isn’t very porous....