Ingrown toenails and corrective nail surgery
Last week I spoke about the causes of ingrown toenails and how to avoid them. For some of you who have inherited incurvated toenails, the tendency for your nails to ingrow will be constant unless you regularly have them trimmed by a podiatrist. Alternatively you could opt for a permanent solution to your ingrown toenails, [...]
Can you prevent ingrown toenails?
If you have ever suffered from ingrown toenails you will know that they can become red, angry and very sore. The slightest hint of pressure from footwear, bed sheets, a neighbouring toe or your hand may cause exquisite pain. But why do some toe nails ingrow and others don’t? How can toenails be fine for [...]
How to prevent the development of corns on feet
If you have ever suffered from a corn on your foot you will be familiar with the sharp, stabbing pain it can cause. Some corns can be so debilitating that patients ‘hobble’ into my foot clinic seeking relief. However, there are steps which you can take to reduce your risk of developing a painful corn [...]