Mar 11, 2021
Do I really have a fungal nail infection? Fungal nail infections (Onychomycosis) are common. It is surprising. About 1 in 4 people over the age 65 have this persistent problem. The huge range of fungal treatments in a pharmacy make it confusing to choose the right...
Jul 4, 2017
Did you know that Diabetes can affect your feet? If you have been diagnosed with diabetes it is important to have you feet checked regularly by a podiatrist. Over time elevated levels of sugar in your blood can lead to impaired circulation, this means less blood is...
May 19, 2017
Hyperkeratosis (hardened skin/callous and corns) are a condition that many individuals suffer from over their lifetime. Callouses are diffuse areas of thickened skin. Corns are more focal areas of hard skin that grow in an inward direction often causing more acute...
Mar 20, 2017
Toe walking, or walking up on the balls of the foot is common in young children; it is estimated that 5-10% of children will toe walk. In most cases children who are healthy and otherwise developing well, will grow out of this way of walking. In a small number of...