Podiatry Blog

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the way in which the body processes glucose or blood sugar. It can cause numerous major health concerns,

Toenails – a part of the body that we don’t spend too much time thinking or talking about unless it’s summer and we are off

What is Eczema? Eczema is also known as dermatitis and can be painful, annoying and stressful. Around 20% of people suffer from Eczema, which can

Pitted Keratolysis – What is It? Pitted Keratolysis is a bacterial infection that makes small holes, or pits, in the skin. It commonly affects the

Anyone who has suffered from Athlete’s Foot will know how unpleasant and uncomfortable it can be. As tempting as it may be to ignore it

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a strange foot problem has come up that has caught the attention of podiatrists, doctors, and scientists. Some people who get

Ganglion cysts are benign lumps that appear on the foot, and sometimes hand. Although it is not a serious condition, the cysts can sometimes be

It is well known that tight, ill-fitting or high-heeled shoes can cause problems for our feet and backs, hips, and knees. Many people assume flat

Sever’s Disease – What is it? Sever’s disease, also referred to as calcaneal apophysitis, is a condition in which the heel of a foot is

Did you know that standing still for extended lengths of time can harm your feet? Sometimes standing still can be just as problematic as moving

A common issue brought to the attention of many podiatry specialists is a verruca that just won’t go. It can be tricky to determine the

Hard skin, calluses and corns are common on feet and toes. Most of us will have experienced these things at some point. Why Do We

Are you frequently suffering from an ingrown toenail? We can all expect it to happen every once in a while, but if this is something

Corns and Calluses Both corns and calluses are commonly confused with one another. They are similar in that they can both be irritating, and they

What is Plantar Fasciitis, and What Are the Symptoms? Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel of a foot. The

One of the most obvious necessities for a child is, of course, appropriate footwear. Yet the problem for many parents is, they haven’t got the

Corns and verrucas are both prevalent podiatry conditions. However, many people get the two things muddled up and therefore, they are often treated wrongly at

What is an ingrown toenail, and what are the symptoms? An ingrown toenail is an inconvenient and potentially very painful toe ailment. It occurs when