Everything you needed to know about ingrowing toenails

Due to Covid-19 some of you may have gone longer than usual without an appointment.  We are now open and able to treat all cases including ingrowing toenails. What are ingrowing toenails? Toenails protect the tops of your toes with layers of keratin which is the same protein that makes up your skin, hair, and fingernails.  It’s keratin […]

FUNGAL INFECTION – Everything you never wanted to know

Onychomycosis (Greek – Onycho/Nail, Myco/Fungus, Osis/Condition,state,action) or Tinea unguium is a fungal infection of the nail. Research suggests that around 25% of the population contracts fungal nails at some point. It presents as a thickening and/or discolouration of the toenails, debris beneath the toenail and there may be a malodour. Most feet have a level […]

‘Love your feet’ month

Feet need love too this month. Those of us who have kept to our New Year’s resolutions might have been walking or running more than we are used to. Please do not ignore any consequence pain that you might be feeling in your feet and legs. Ongoing consistent pain is not a natural consequence of […]

Winter feet

Welcome to a brand new year! Happy January 2020. As ever, it begins in the thick of an English winter and cold weather brings its unique challenges to feet. Most lucky feet are nestled away in warm socks and fully enclosed shoes, which we wholeheartedly encourage. However, let us not forget that a warm, moist […]