using urea cream to chemically remove fungal toenails. Please note: the toenails will grow back, and a topical antifungal will need to be applied to the nail bed whilst the new nail grows to prevent re-infection.

clear advice on an effective treatment for verrucas on the feet.

how to identify and treat a fungal toenail infection

If you’ve ever noticed a painful lump or rough patch on the bottom of your foot or in between your toes , you might have wondered:  WHAT...

If you've ever felt a sharp, aching, or burning pain in the ball of your foot — that area between your arch and toes — you’re not alone....

A  plantar plate tear  is a common but often underdiagnosed cause of forefoot pain, particularly under the second metatarsophalangeal...

Home treatments for retronychia, as recommended by a qualified podiatrist.

As the temperature drops, our skin can react in unexpected ways. Red, purple and blue-ish itchy patches on the ends of the toes and on...

what is retronychia and how can it be cured

foot health advice for runners

Dry skin on your heels? It could be a fungal infection.

After attending an inspirational talk at the Foot Health Conference in June, I have written a short piece on lipoedema.

What is an ingrowing toenail? Ingrowing/ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) typically affect the big toenail(s); although it can affect...

Well, perhaps not everything , but quite a lot (!) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have a significant impact on the feet....

Before we get started, we'll just address the elephant in the blog space - what's the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?...

So you may have seen a podiatrist and they've told you that whitey-yellowy area on your toenail is not a fungal infection, or you've been...

Most people have a space under the arch or instep of the foot when they stand, although the depth of this space can vary. You may notice...

Back in September I did an interview with Jessica Silver at ElWell; an Oxfordshire-based wellbeing company offering tailored support to...

Nail surgery is a procedure to remove either the entire nail plate (total nail avulsion), or slivers from either side of the nail...

Looking after your feet is an absolute NECESSITY ! Although some foot problems are caused by long-term conditions such as diabetes and...