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Chemical Avulsion of Fungal Toenails with 40% Urea Paste
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.

Felicity Burnell
6 days ago3 min read
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Why Verrucas Can Be Tricky to Treat – and How Salactol Can Help
clear advice on an effective treatment for verrucas on the feet.

Felicity Burnell
Sep 95 min read
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How to cure a fungal toenail infection
how to identify and treat a fungal toenail infection

Felicity Burnell
Sep 33 min read
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Toenail Surgery: Risks, Benefits & Why Going Private Might Be the Right Choice
toenail surgery: risks, benefits and why going private might be the right choice for you

Felicity Burnell
Aug 84 min read
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What’s the Difference Between a Corn and a Verruca?
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...

Felicity Burnell
Aug 53 min read
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Why Do the Balls of My Feet Hurt? Understanding Metatarsalgia
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....

Felicity Burnell
Jul 153 min read
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What is a Plantar Plate Tear and How Can It Be Cured?
A plantar plate tear  is a common but often underdiagnosed cause of forefoot pain, particularly under the second metatarsophalangeal...

Felicity Burnell
Jul 23 min read
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The Pros and Cons of Barefoot Footwear
What is Barefoot (Minimalist) Footwear? Barefoot footwear  (also called minimalist shoes/footwear) is designed to mimic walking or...

Felicity Burnell
May 73 min read
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Home Remedies for Retronychia: Say Goodbye to that Sore Toe!
Home treatments for retronychia, as recommended by a qualified podiatrist.

Felicity Burnell
Apr 225 min read
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How to Dress a Big Toe after Toenail Surgery (Partial or Total Nail Avulsion)
#podiatry #chiropody #podiatrist #footexpert #dermatology #skincare #podshealheels #podsfixfeet #proudtobeapod #crackedheels...

Felicity Burnell
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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Understanding Foot Strike Haemolysis: 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...

Felicity Burnell
Nov 6, 20245 min read
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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,...

Felicity Burnell
Oct 9, 20244 min read
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What is Retronychia and How Can It Be Cured?
what is retronychia and how can it be cured

Felicity Burnell
Sep 18, 20243 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Foot Health for Runners
foot health advice for runners

Felicity Burnell
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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How To Get Rid Of Dry Skin On Your Feet
Dry skin on your heels? It could be a fungal infection.

Felicity Burnell
Jul 23, 20244 min read
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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...

Felicity Burnell
Jun 25, 20246 min read
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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.

Felicity Burnell
Jun 12, 20244 min read
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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...

Felicity Burnell
Dec 5, 20233 min read
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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 ...

Felicity Burnell
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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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...

Felicity Burnell
Nov 21, 20238 min read
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