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Comprehensive foot health solutions for all ages.
Our Services
General Foot Care
• Nail trimming
• Thick toenail management
• Skin care for cracked heels
• Corns
• Calluses
• Diabetic foot care
Medical Treatments
• Fungal nail treatment
• Ingrown toenail management
• Verruca (plantar warts) treatment
• Corn and callus removal
• Athlete’s foot and other skin infections
• Wound management
Expert Foot Health Practitioner Care for Healthy Feet
Toe Nail Care
Toe Nail Care
Toe Nail Care
* Protrusion Beyond the Toe: The most obvious sign is that the toenails extend noticeably beyond the fleshy end of the toe.
* Potential for Curvature: Long toenails often start to curve downwards, following the natural curve of the nail plate. If they grow very long, this curvature can become quite pronounced.
* Possible Thickness: In some cases, especially if not properly cared for, long toenails can also become thicker than normal.
* Risk of Catching: Long toenails are more likely to catch on socks, bedding, or other objects.
* Potential for Damage: They are also more prone to snagging, tearing, or breaking.
Fungal Nail
Toe Nail Care
Toe Nail Care
The appearance of a fungal nail can vary, but common signs include:
* Thickening: The nail may become noticeably thicker than usual.
* Discoloration: This is a very common sign. The nail can turn white, yellow, brown, or even greenish-black.
* Brittleness or Crumbling: The nail may become fragile, break easily, or have a crumbly texture.
* Distortion in Shape: The nail's shape may change; it might become curved or distorted.
* Separation from the Nail Bed (Onycholysis): The nail may start to lift away from the skin underneath, sometimes creating a gap where debris can accumulate.
* Build-up of Debris: You might see a chalky or powdery substance under the nail.
* Dullness: The nail may lose its natural shine and appear dull.
Ingrown Nail
Toe Nail Care
Verruca / Plantar Warts
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, usually on the big toe. Key characteristics include:
* Redness: The skin around the affected part of the nail will often be red and inflamed.
* Swelling: There may be swelling of the skin next to the ingrown part of the nail.
* Pain and Tenderness: The area will likely be painful to the touch, and the pain can range from mild to severe.
* Pus or Drainage: In some cases, the area can become infected, leading to the formation of pus or other drainage.
* Overgrown Skin: The skin alongside the nail might start to grow over the edge of the nail.
Verruca / Plantar Warts
Verruca / Plantar Warts
Verruca / Plantar Warts
* Location: They appear on the soles of the feet, often on the weight-bearing areas like the heels and balls of the feet.
* Appearance:
* Often described as flat and rough in comparison to other types of warts which might protrude more.
* They can look like a thickened area of skin or a callus.
* A key characteristic is the presence of small black dots within the wart. These are actually tiny clotted blood vessels.
* The skin lines of your foot will go around the verruca, rather than through it (as they would with a callus).
* Sometimes they appear as a single wart, and other times they can occur in clusters called mosaic warts.
* Size: They can range in size from a few millimeters to over a centimeter.
* Color: They are usually skin-colored, but the black dots can make them appear darker in areas.Neuromas are painful nerve growths that can develop in the ball of your foot. Our podiatrists provide expert treatment for neuromas, including cortisone injections and minimally invasive surgery to relieve your pain.
Corn
Verruca / Plantar Warts
Callus
Location: Corns typically develop on non-weight-bearing areas of the feet and toes, such as the tops and sides of toes, or between the toes.
* Appearance:
* They are small, raised bumps of thickened, hard skin.
* They often have a dense, central core that can be painful when pressed.
* The skin around the corn may be white, gray, or yellowish and can be inflamed.
* There are different types of corns:
* Hard corns: Small, concentrated areas of hard, dry skin.
* Soft corns: Whitish or grayish and have a softer, rubbery texture. They usually appear between the toes where the skin is moist.
* Seed corns: Tiny, often painless corns that appear on the bottom of the foot.
Callus
Verruca / Plantar Warts
Callus
Location: Calluses typically develop on weight-bearing areas of the feet, such as the soles (especially under the heel and the ball of the foot), and sometimes on the sides of the big toe or other toes where there is repeated friction or pressure.
* Appearance:
* They are larger, more spread-out areas of thickened, hardened skin compared to corns.
* The skin is usually dry, rough, and less sensitive to touch than the surrounding skin.
* They can range in color from yellowish to grayish.
* They don't typically have a distinct central core like a corn.
* The edges of a callus are usually less defined and blend more gradually into the surrounding skin.
* They can vary in size and thickness depending on the amount of pressure and friction.
Hammer Toe
Cracked Heels
Hammer Toe
A hammer toe is a deformity of one of the smaller toes (usually the second, third, or fourth toe) where it is bent upward at the middle joint (the proximal interphalangeal joint). This causes the toe to resemble a hammer. Key characteristics include:
* Bent Middle Joint: The most defining feature is the sharp, upward bend in the middle of the toe.
* Downward Pointing Tip: The tip of the toe often points downward.
* Raised Knuckle: The top of the middle joint is often raised and can rub against the inside of shoes, leading to the formation of corns or calluses.
* Position Relative to Other Toes: The affected toe may appear shorter or out of alignment compared to the other toes.
* Pain and Stiffness: Hammer toes can be painful, especially when wearing shoes, and the affected joint may become stiff.
Bunion
Cracked Heels
Hammer Toe
A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe (the metatarsophalangeal joint). Key characteristics include:
* Visible Bump: The most noticeable feature is a prominent bump on the side of your foot at the base of the big toe with redness.
* Big Toe Angling Inward: The tip of your big toe often angles inward, towards the other toes. In severe cases, it can even overlap the second toe.
* Redness and Swelling: The skin around the bunion joint can become red, swollen, and tender, especially if irritated by shoes.
* Pain: Bunions can be painful, particularly when pressure is applied to the bump from footwear or during walking.
* Restricted Movement: The movement of your big toe may become limited.
* Callus Formation: A callus may develop on the skin over the bunion or on the second toe if it rubs against the big toe.
Cracked Heels
Cracked Heels
Cracked Heels
Cracked heels, also known as heel fissures, are characterized by:
* Dry, Thickened Skin: The skin on the heels often becomes very dry and hard (calloused).
* Visible Cracks or Fissures: These cracks can range from superficial, fine lines to deep, painful fissures that may even bleed.
* Location: The cracks typically appear on the edges of the heel and can extend onto the sole.
* Color: The thickened skin may appear white, yellowish, or brownish.
* Rough Texture: The skin on the heels will feel rough and may flake or peel.