Feet health blog

A thick toenail is one of the most common nail problems seen in foot care. Sometimes the explanation is obvious: the nail has been repeatedly traumatised by footwear or has developed a fungal infection. In other cases, however, the reason is less straightforward. A thick toenail should therefore not automatically be described as a “fungal nail”. The medical term for excessive nail thickness is onychauxis. When the nail becomes not only thick but also elongated, curved and dis

Every day, our feet carry us through life, yet they are often the most neglected part of our body. Hidden beneath our socks and shoes is a microscopic world of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms known collectively as the foot microbiome. Most of these microbes are harmless and many are actually beneficial. They help protect our skin from harmful organisms and play an important role in maintaining healthy feet. However, when the balance of this microbiome is disturbed,

Hallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, is one of the most common foot deformities seen by Foot Health Practitioners. It develops gradually over many years and can make walking, wearing shoes and even standing uncomfortable. Many people believe bunions are simply caused by wearing high heels or tight shoes. While footwear can certainly make symptoms worse, the true causes are usually much more complex. Understanding what causes hallux valgus can help you slow its progr

Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and can have a significant impact on many parts of the body, including the feet. While many people associate diabetes with blood sugar levels, fewer realise how it can affect the nerves, circulation, skin and the body's ability to heal. For many people, the feet are where the first signs of complications appear. Fortunately, many serious problems can be prevented through regular foot care, good diabetes management and early prof

WHAT IS A MEDICAL PEDICURE? - When people hear the word pedicure, they often think of a beauty salon and painted toenails. A Medical Pedicure is quite different. A Medical Pedicure is a professional foot care treatment that focuses on the health, comfort and wellbeing of your feet. Whether your feet need routine care or have become neglected over time, the treatment is tailored to your individual needs and carried out with your foot health in mind. As a Foot Health Practition

ATHLETE'S FOOT - it is fungal infection also. Slightly different fungus work in this case. Fungus live on our skin like many other...

VERRUCA ( WART on feet) are caused by HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) This virus can be contracted by skin to skin contact – a touch, sharing...

Corn - is a small area of callus with a hard centre created from callus which did not have place to grow outside so grew inside. Occurs...

Callus – is larger area of thick skin created as a result of skin defending to prevent damage from pressure (shearing). Heels are the places where building callus is expected as they meet the ground first when we walk. Too thick callus can be easly reduced at home using pumice stone or high grade file, if you can reach your feet. To prevent building callus in verious places of the foot we need to avoid badly fitted footwear (too small, too narrow arround toes, too big), walki