Psoriasis Awareness Month

psoriatic arthritis awareness month

August is Psoriasis awareness month, so this month’s blog will focus on how this condition affects the feet and how Podiatrists can help you manage any skin changes. About Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition, thought to be autoimmune in origin. Although it can start at any age, the most common age for onset…

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Looking for help with a verruca? FAQ’s and helpful information

help with a verruca on the big toe

Are you looking for help with a verruca? In this month’s blog, we aim to answer some of your frequently asked questions about verrucas and provide information about their treatment. I’m looking for help with a verruca. Should I see a Podiatrist? Yes, Podiatrists deal with verrucae all the time. There are various treatment options…

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Warm Wax Therapy

The equipment used for warm wax therapy

Warm Wax Therapy – A Treat For Your Feet If you suffer with dry skin, aching feet, arthritis, chilblains or Raynauds, then we have a treat for your feet. As an add-on to your Podiatry treatment at Round House Podiatry, we offer warm wax therapy treatment. What is this treatment? Well after we’ve completed your…

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Ever wondered about callus on your feet?

athlete's foot callus

Why do you get callus on your feet? Callus on the feet is common problem. It forms as the skin’s response to friction and pressure. When you think about what your feet go through every day, it’s not surprising! They commonly form on the balls of the feet, the tops of the toes and around…

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Ever wondered, “How do I get rid of a corn?”

A corn that we can help get rid of

What are corns? Before we can answer, ‘How do I get rid of a corn’, we need to tell you a little bit about what they actually are. Corns are thickened areas of the skin with a hard, central core that form in response to friction and pressure. They can occur anywhere on the foot…

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May – Skin Cancer Awareness Month

skin cancer awareness month

A Patient Case Study. May has been skin cancer awareness month. So just before the end of the month and to highlight the importance of this subject, we’d like to share one of our cases with you, with our patient’s permission.   One of our regular patients attended the clinic for her usual 6 monthly…

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What is a Dermatoscope and how do we use it?

hand holding a magnifier

How does a Dermatoscope help us? A Dermatoscope is a fantastic little gadget that helps us to look at the skin under magnification. Using a Dermatoscope allows us to see some really cool details in the skin. It’s like looking at a different world! It helps us to… Distinguish between types of lesions. For example,…

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