Routine care covers the following problems:

  • Nail care – reduction of thickened or irregular nails.
  • Removal of hard skin – callus reduction on heels and soles of feet.
  • Treatment of any type of corns.
  • Verruca treatments.
  • Fungal skin and nail infections – athlete’s foot.
  • Inflammatory skin infections; psoriasis, eczema, other skin conditions.
  • Basic foot healthcare checks including vascular (blood supply) and neurological (nerve supply) tests of the legs and feet.
  • General foot care advice.

FAQ's related to Routine Foot Care

Routine Footcare

  • How do you treat a Verruca?

    • Verrucae are viral warts and are caused by the Human Papilloma virus (HPV). 
    • They are contagious and precaution should be taken when sharing bathrooms or swimming pools.  
    • Many verrucae may go away on their own without treatment within 18 months, however If the verucca is causing pain or does not go away of its own accord we can treat it using a number of different methods. Being viruses, there are no guaranteed treatment methods and verrucae can recur or not be resolved even with the best treatments available.

  • How do you treat Fungal Nail infections?

    • A fungal nail infection occurs when a fungus attacks the nail itself, or the skin under the nail, called the nail bed. 
    • Fungal nail infections are not usually painful at first, but if left untreated the infection may spread and cause complications, particularly if you have diabetes or a weakened immune system.
    • If your toenails have become thick, discoloured or uncomfortable, we can treat this by thinning the nail or by removing it completely and painlessly with or without a local anaesthetic.
    • Fungal nail infections can recur.

  • What conditions do podiatrists treat?

    Podiatrists can give specialist advice on the prevention, management and treatment of foot, leg and lower back pain and injuries. 

    Conditions that podiatrists can help manage include:

    • Sports injuries
    • Arthritis
    • Morton’s neuroma
    • Bunions and hammertoes
    • Growing pains
    • Diabetes
    • Sprains and general pain
    • Ingrowing toenails, verruca and corns
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