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What is a Dermatoscope and how do we use it?

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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…

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Good Foot Hygiene: Key to a Healthy and Happy Feet

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Why Is Proper Foot Hygiene Important? Feet often go unnoticed, tucked away in socks and shoes-especially during colder months. For many, foot hygiene takes a back seat in self-care routines. However, maintaining good foot hygiene is crucial for overall health, as it helps keep your skin in excellent condition and…

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7 Tips for Healthy Holiday Feet

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Planning a holiday this year?   Remember those days? BC (Before Covid), when we could so easily step off a plane and let the hot (or cold!) air hit us? Do you need your holiday feet to be ready? If you’re like us and haven’t been lucky (or brave) enough…

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Nikki Woodhead – What Motivates Me As A Podiatrist?

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Why do I enjoy my job? I can remember spending school holidays with my Grandma, who had me tending to her feet! So I guess a career in Podiatry was inevitable!   I qualified with a degree from the University of Huddersfield in 1996, and went straight into work with…

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Fungal Infections and Feet :Symptoms and Treatment Options

Fungal Infections and Feet

Athlete’s Foot – Not just for athletes! One of the things that we see all the time in our clinic is fungal infections on feet,otherwise known as Athlete’s Foot. It’s a really common condition. There are studies that have shown it can affect up to 70% of the population at…

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