18 August 2023
Are you experiencing chronic pain in the ball of your foot? It could be a plantar plate tear. There can be several causes of pain in this area, aka Metatarsalgia. One of them can be a tear or rupture to the plantar plate. This can cause symptoms of pain and discomfort, especially when walking barefooted. […]
28 November 2022
Fungus is a micro-organism that lives in our environment. Fungus requires damp, dark and warm conditions to colonise and grow. Our feet can often provide these perfect conditions. As well as infecting the skin (known as Athletes Foot) it can affect the toenails (Onychomycosis). Although painless, Onychomycosis, can look unsightly and can gradually destroy the […]
1 April 2020
Skin is the largest organ in the body and offers a protective barrier against the outside environment. When intact, it is a waterproof, smooth, flexible and protective layer. However, dry skin can become cracked. This compromises the protective barrier and can leave you open to infection. Dry skin can create micro splits and fissures allowing […]
5 February 2020
What are they? Chilblains are small, itchy, red areas of skin. They can come as a result of an abnormal reaction to the cold. They usually affect the hands and feet. The good news is that although they are uncomfortable, they generally clear up within 7-10 days. What causes Chilblains? During cold weather, the tiny blood […]
20 January 2020
Malignant Melanoma is a form of cancer. It develops from a type of pigment cell called a Melanocyte. Melanomas cause around 7,000 deaths per year. The GOOD NEWS is that if we can catch them in their early stages, melanomas are almost entirely curable. But if they are located on harder to spot areas, like the […]
3 September 2019
It’s almost a weekly occurrence in clinic, when I hear from patients how their heel and foot pain is stopping them from getting on with their usual day to day activities. So I wanted to share some tips on how living with plantar fasciitis can be made a little easier. Plantar fasciitis (or chronic heel […]
11 June 2019
In the winter our feet are often out of sight and out of mind. But summer is here, let’s get them out and be proud and comfortable! Here are some top tips to get your feet summer ready and to reduce the appearance of cracked heels. Toenails: Ladies, take a break from nail polish for […]
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