I was recently watching a replay of an a current affairs investigation into nail salons. The video below reveals how nail salons are dangerously spreading nail and skin infections. All types of infections and bacteria can be contracted such as fungal nails, tinea, and ingrown toenail infections to more serious blood borne viruses such as […]

Podiatry is a growing industry and there are still a lot of people who don’t really know what it is we do. It is difficult to summarise our scope of practise in a few words, we specialise in the treatment of foot and ankle problems including sprains and fractures, bunions, general foot pain, ingrown toenails, […]

Recently I had a patient who informed me they were a diabetic but couldn’t remember which type. “Oh well, it’s all the same anyway isn’t it?” was his cheerful response. Sadly, he is not the first nor will he be the last to get confused about the different types. It can get a little perplexing, […]

What Is Interdigital Space Maceration? Interdigital space maceration is the white, often peeling skin that occurs between toes. It is a result of too much moisture within the layers of the skin. It may occur as a result of not drying efficiently between your toes, excessive sweating (or hyperhidrosis), or occasionally after activities such as […]