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What is an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails are one of the most common conditions that Podiatrists see in clinic. An ingrown nail happens when a section of the nail punctures the skin, which causes pain, inflammation and potential infection. Ouch! When the nail pierces the skin, it acts like a…

Do you dread sandal weather because of your toenails? Cosmetic toenail reconstruction is an emerging part of the world of Cosmetic Podiatry. For many people, the look of their toenails is a problem, especially in summer, for holidays and the two days of sun we get here in the UK…

Sometimes, life can be a real pain in the…. Foot. But, don’t let that get you down! Podiatrists deal with all things feet, including foot pain. Your feet are a really complex piece of engineering. Each foot contains 26 bones 33 joints Over 100 ligaments, tendons and muscles That’s a…

Podiatrists are highly skilled in treating and helping to prevent all kinds of skin problems, like corns and callus. In our 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 asked about corns…

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…