Recognise the important difference between cellulitis and lipodermatosclerosis

How menopause impacts the feet

Diagnosis and management of morton's neuroma

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

toenail surgery: risks, benefits and why going private might be the right choice for you

how to tell the difference between a corn and a verruca

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. This common foot problem has a name: metatarsalgia . While the term sounds complicated, understanding it is pretty simple. Let’s break it down and talk about what causes it, how to treat it, and how to prevent it. What Is Metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is not a specific disease, but rather a term clinicians use to describe pain and/or infla

A plantar plate tear is a common but often underdiagnosed cause of forefoot pain, particularly under the second metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. What is the Plantar Plate? The plantar plate is a thick fibrocartilaginous structure under the ball of the foot that  stabilises each of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints , preventing toes from drifting, splaying, or bending too far up (hyperextending) during normal walking and pushing off. It is a shock-absorber and base for th

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

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.

Yellow toenails can be caused by many things. It is not automatically a fungal toenail infection! It’s worth bearing in mind that most...

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

General Observations A Podiatrist can tell a lot about your circulation just by looking at your feet. What colour is the skin? How dry...

I sat down (virtually, obvs, it is 2023) with Dr. Ivan Bristow over the summer to chat about all things VERRUCA. Yummy. Here's a link ...

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....