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Toenail Surgery: Risks, Benefits & Why Going Private Might Be the Right Choice
If you've been struggling with ongoing toenail pain , recurring infections , or persistent ingrown toenails , toenail surgery could be...

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 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...

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?
Retronychia is a type of ingrown nail where the toenail ingrows at the cuticle (or more specifically, the proximal nail fold) rather...

Felicity Burnell
Sep 18, 20243 min read
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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...

Felicity Burnell
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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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,...

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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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....

Felicity Burnell
Nov 14, 20237 min read
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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?...

Felicity Burnell
Nov 7, 20236 min read
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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...

Felicity Burnell
Oct 31, 20237 min read
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