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RAYNAUD'S PHENOMENON
Raynaud’s (‘Ray-nose’) is an oversensitivity of the small blood vessels to changes in temperature which affects the extremities,...
Felicity Burnell BSc. (hons)
Nov 3, 20192 min read
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WHAT IS A... VERRUCA?
Verruca are warts that can be found anywhere on the foot but commonly occur on the soles of the feet (plantar warts). They are caused by...
Felicity Burnell BSc. (hons)
Oct 17, 20184 min read
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Going GREEN
Oxfordshire Chiropody is transferring to biodegradable sundries to try and minimise damage to the planet.
Felicity Burnell BSc. (hons)
Oct 13, 20181 min read
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WHAT ARE... CHILBLAINS?
First of all – ouch! Chilblains are itchy, painful, swollen, red patches on your hands and feet caused by exposure to the cold. They...
Felicity Burnell BSc. (hons)
Feb 26, 20183 min read
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RECOGNISING INFECTION
What's up with this foot? There's a cracking infection between the right first and second toes. Signs of Bacterial Infection - is it...
Felicity Burnell BSc. (hons)
Jan 9, 20181 min read
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WHAT IS A... CORN?
A corn is a focal area of thickened skin that forms as a result of pressure, friction or rubbing. Typically, they are found over...
Felicity Burnell BSc. (hons)
Nov 24, 20173 min read
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ON NAIL TUFTS AND 'HAEMS'.
I have lost count of the number of times a patient says to me when I first meet them, " the last chiropodist cut me ". This is real live...
Felicity Burnell BSc. (hons)
Oct 25, 20172 min read
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DO I HAVE A FUNGAL NAIL INFECTION?
It is estimated that 50% of diagnoses are incorrect and that, actually, your thickened, discoloured crumbly nail has come about due to traum
Felicity Burnell BSc. (hons)
Sep 1, 20175 min read
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