by jenroyle | Mar 5, 2020 | General, Nail surgery, Podiatry
Ingrowing toenails are caused when a spike or corner of the nail pierces the surrounding skin. As the nail grows it pushes deeper causing pain and infection. Antibiotics will help the infection but only taking away the offending piece of nail will provide the cure....
by jenroyle | Mar 5, 2020 | Broughton Clinic, Chiropody, General, Podiatry, Verruca, Veruccas
I can’t count the number of times I’ve been asked this question or been asked to “dig the root out out so that it doesn’t grow back”. Unfortunately, it isn’t as easy as that. Verrucae and warts are caused by a virus, just like a common cold. The viral DNA infects our...
by jenroyle | Mar 5, 2020 | Chiropody, HCPC, pedicure, Podiatry
We often get asked what a corn is, why you get them and what can you do to get rid of them. So here goes, here are all the answers! The skin responds to the forces that are put through it in a very clever way. Areas of skin that get more pressure or rubbing develop...
by jenroyle | Mar 5, 2020 | Chiropody, General, pedicure, Podiatry
Winter can be a tough time for your feet and, being so far away, they are often forgotten. Read on for 7 ways to be kind to your feet and find that walking on air feeling again. 1 – Treat your feet to a relaxing, moisturising massage. Creams with over 10% urea...
by jenroyle | Mar 4, 2020 | Chiropody, General, Heel Pain, Podiatry
I was out for lunch with a friend last summer and she pointed to a lady walking by in sandals… “Yuk! Just look at those Asda Heels!! She said. I had no idea what she meant. “It’s like Bingo Wings. Asda Heels are the horrible dry cracked heels you see on some people in...
by jenroyle | Mar 4, 2020 | Chiropody, Heel Pain, Podiatry
As Podiatrists, this is often the beginning of a period of detective work to reach a diagnosis. Once we know the cause of the pain or discomfort, we can work out what we need to do to make it better. Our 3 year training to degree level teaches us to take a history of...
