Podiatrists are highly skilled in treating and helping to prevent all kinds of skin problems, like corns and callus. In our foot and ankle clinic, I dread to think of how many scalpel blades we’ve got through over the years! So, here are some of the common questions we get…
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Well, in a nutshell, cosmetic Podiatry is the non-medical part of what we do. The little extras to help your feet look extra pretty and feel extra nice! It combines aesthetics with the medical interventions we do as Podiatrists to improve the comfort of your feet. It’s quite new for…
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What are verrucas? Before we can talk about how to treat verrucas, we need to know a bit about what they are. Verrucas (verrucae) are basically a type of wart that occur on the foot. They are also known as plantar warts and they’re caused by the Human Papilloma Virus…
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What are chilblains? Chilblains are small reddish, purple itchy, painful swellings that happen on the feet, and other extremities, in reaction to cold temperatures. They can either be flat or raised, and can cause the skin to split. On the feet, they commonly occur on the ends and underneath of…
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How do I get rid of Athlete’s Foot? This is a question we get asked a lot! Some of the most common conditions we see in our clinic are athlete’s foot and fungal nail infections. Both are caused by an overgrowth of fungus, and tend to occur together. Anyone can…
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