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Felicity Burnell
Nov 6, 20245 min read
Understanding Foot Strike Hemolysis: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Foot strike haemolysis  is a condition that occurs when the repeated impact of the feet hitting the ground during activities like running...
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Felicity Burnell
Oct 9, 20244 min read
What is a... MIXOID CYST
Understanding Mixoid Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment A mixoid cyst  is a benign, fluid-filled growth that commonly forms on toes,...
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Felicity Burnell
Sep 18, 20243 min read
What is Retronychia and How Can It Be Cured?
Retronychia is a type of ingrown nail where the toenail ingrows at the cuticle (or more specifically, the proximal nail fold) rather...
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Felicity Burnell
Sep 11, 20243 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Foot Health for Runners
Are you an avid runner looking to conquer your next marathon or simply enjoy a leisurely jog? One of the most crucial aspects of your...
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Felicity Burnell
Jul 23, 20244 min read
How To Get Rid Of Dry Skin On Your Feet
The first thing to do is to determine is this dry skin.... or athlete's foot? If your skin is always dry, no matter how often you apply,...
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Felicity Burnell
Jun 25, 20246 min read
Why are my toenails yellow?
Yellow toenails can be caused by many things. It is not automatically a fungal toenail infection! It’s worth bearing in mind that most...
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Felicity Burnell
Jun 12, 20244 min read
What is Lipoedema and How Can it be Treated?
After attending an inspirational talk at the Foot Health Conference in June, I have written a short piece on lipoedema.
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Felicity Burnell
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Understanding Foot Health: How A Podiatrist Will Check Blood Circulation in Your Feet
General Observations A Podiatrist can tell a lot about your circulation just by looking at your feet. What colour is the skin? How dry...
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Felicity Burnell
Dec 4, 20231 min read
For Professionals: Verruca Update
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 ...
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Felicity Burnell
Nov 21, 20238 min read
I've got an ingrowing toenail - how do I fix it?
What is an ingrowing toenail? Ingrowing/ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) typically affect the big toenail(s); although it can affect...
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Felicity Burnell
Nov 14, 20237 min read
The Foot Complications of Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know
Well, perhaps not everything , but quite a lot (!) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have a significant impact on the feet....
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Felicity Burnell
Nov 7, 20236 min read
What's the difference between a podiatrist/chiropodist and a foot health practitioner?
Before we get started, we'll just address the elephant in the blog space - what's the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?...
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Felicity Burnell
Oct 31, 20237 min read
If it's not a fungal infection - what is it?
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...
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Felicity Burnell
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Is it Fungal?
Around 50% of fungal nail infections are misdiagnosed. If you've thrown everything and the bucket at that thick, yellow toenail of yours...
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Felicity Burnell
Mar 20, 20235 min read
Ask the Expert: Hallux Rigidus
SORE BIG TOE JOINT? IT COULD BE HALLUX RIGIDUS. INTRODUCTION Hallux Rigidus is a condition that affects the joint at the base of your...
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Felicity Burnell
Mar 3, 20213 min read
What's going on with... FLAT FEET
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...
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Felicity Burnell
Jan 14, 20212 min read
TOP TIPS FOR RUNNERS
If your poor feet receive a battering every time you slip your kicks on, these Top Tips should help! Keep your toenails short . If you...
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Felicity Burnell
Jan 9, 202111 min read
How podiatry can help keep us on our feet as we age.
Back in September I did an interview with Jessica Silver at ElWell; an Oxfordshire-based wellbeing company offering tailored support to...
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Felicity Burnell
Nov 9, 20203 min read
More information about nail surgery for chronically ingrowing toenails.
Nail surgery is a procedure to remove either the entire nail plate (total nail avulsion), or slivers from either side of the nail...
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Felicity Burnell BSc. (hons)
Nov 20, 20194 min read
How can I look after my feet? A Podiatrist gives some top tips.
Looking after your feet is an absolute NECESSITY ! Although some foot problems are caused by long-term conditions such as diabetes and...
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