Causes are Pressure and friction.

Types of corn: hard corns, usually found on the soles of the feet or the tips and front of the toes, soft corns, usually found between the toes and seed corns which are smaller and found on the soles.

Cracked heels can be very painful, the symptoms are pain on weight bearing and thickening of the skin around the heel, this is called callous. Walking barefoot, shoes that are open such as sandals and thin soled shoes can make the symptoms worse.

Changes in your toenails may be a sign of an underlying condition. Toenails that have grown thicker over time likely indicate a fungal infection, also known as onychomycosis. Left untreated, thick toenails can become painful. Prompt treatment is key to curing the nail fungus. Fungal infections can be difficult to cure and may require months of treatment.

Verrucas are warts on the soles of your feet. They may have tiny black dots in the centre and can be painful when you put weight on them. They tend to look quite flat because of the pressure put on them. Sometimes, if you have clusters of verrucas, they can fuse together. These are called mosaic warts.

Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually begins between the toes. It commonly occurs in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tightfitting shoes.

An ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) is often caused by tight footwear, cutting the nails incorrectly or picking the nail. Some people are more prone to ingrown toenails due to the natural shape of their nail. They often reoccur. Regular treatment may be required.

Causes can be Friction and mechanical stress caused by ill-fitting shoes or abnormal way of walking. Thickened yellowish skin on sole of feet. Can be treated at home using a foot file or pumice stone and moisturising. If this does not help or the problem is more severe, this can be treated by booking a appointment with us.

Nail fungus is a common condition that begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, nail fungus may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge. It can affect several nails

Diabetics are often more susceptible to infections that don’t heal, poor circulation, known as peripheral vascular disease and numbness in the feet, known as peripheral neuropathy. Because an infection that doesn’t heal can lead to serious complications it is essential that the diabetic patient prevents infections with careful foot care.