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 fungal toenail infections (onychomycosis) are caused by a pre-existing fungal SKIN infection… so if you haven’t got any signs of athlete’s foot, this means it is less likely that that yellow nail is caused by a fungus. ( It’s not impossible however. I’ve written another article on this – to be posted soon ). For info - a schematic so you know

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 is it? What's going on with those nails? These baseline checks can help to give a general overview as to your foot health. Palpate Pedal Pulses Good practice is to check the pedal pulses by applying as many fingers as possible (typically 4) to the corresponding areas of the feet; the dorsalis pedis (top of the foot, usually felt somewhere al

link to a professional webinar: verruca update.

A blog all about ingrowing toenails.

Well, perhaps not everything , but quite a lot (!) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have a significant impact on the feet. Complications primarily result from high (poorly controlled) blood sugar levels which damage the nerves (neuropathy) and blood vessels in the feet. There are an estimated 4.5 million people with diabetes in the UK alone. Foot problems are not inevitable . The chance of developing complications associated with diabetes can be minimised by carefully m

Before we get started, we'll just address the elephant in the blog space - what's the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. And so the difference between a podiatrist/chiropodist and a foot health practitioner (FHP)is what then? A podiatrist/chiropodist and a foot health practitioner are both healthcare professionals specialising in the care of the feet and lower limbs, but they differ in terms of their training , scope of practice

Other causes of odd looking toenails.

Around 50% of fungal nail infections are misdiagnosed. If you've thrown everything and the bucket at that thick, yellow toenail of yours - it might not be what you think... ...the good news is Oxfordshire Chiropody & Podiatry offers a quick, painless in-clinic test to determine once and for all whether that dodgy-looking nail is fungal or not. The test is 97% specific for the most common type of fungal infection (dermatophytes), Dermatophytes are responsible for more than

SORE BIG TOE JOINT? IT COULD BE HALLUX RIGIDUS. INTRODUCTION Hallux Rigidus is a condition that affects the joint at the base of your big toe. It is a form of osteoarthritis (OA). SYMPTOMS Pain Stiffness Difficulty bending the toe The condition can be caused by general wear and tear, an injury or be inherited – however, appropriate footwear can definitely help! WHAT’S GOING ON THEN? As the condition progresses, the cartilage around the joint is damaged. Hallux rigidus progr

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...

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...

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...

top tips to keep feet in good condition

Raynaud’s (‘Ray-nose’) is an oversensitivity of the small blood vessels to changes in temperature which affects the extremities,...

What is a verruca?

First of all – ouch! Chilblains are itchy, painful, swollen, red patches on your hands and feet caused by exposure to the cold. They...

A corn is a focal area of thickened skin that forms as a result of pressure, friction or rubbing. Typically, they are found over...