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Why do I have tiny white spots on my ankles?
Why do i have tiny white wart like crusty spots on my ankles. Read this blog to learn all about stucco keratosis and how to treat it
Michelle Reynolds
Oct 31


Why do my legs and feet go dry in the winter?
Why do my legs and feet go dry in the winter? Dry skin affects a significant number of older adults and a common place for it to start is on the lower legs and feet. There is one particular type we see a lot of in the clinic which occurs around October time every year – commonly known as winter itch. Read the blo to learn how to avoid and treat winter itch
Professor Ivan Bristow
Sep 27


Why do my fingernails split?
Common questions we get asked by patients in the clinic are about their fingernails as well as their toenails. So in this blog, I have asked Ivan Bristow, author of two medical textbooks on the subject, to highlight some of the common things we see and get asked.
Professor Ivan Bristow
Aug 24


Why does my toenail fungus keep coming back?
Discover why toenail fungus keeps coming back and how to prevent it. Learn effective treatments to keep toenail fungus at bay for good
Michelle Reynolds
Jul 26


Should you use cream on your feet?
Should you use cream on your feet? Learn why using medical moisturiser (emollient) is crucial for hydration and preventing dryness
Michelle Reynolds
Jun 23


How can I tell if I have a fungal nail infection?
How can I tell if I have a fungal nail infection? Read this blog to find out how our podiatrists accurately diagnose this infection
Professor Ivan Bristow
Mar 15


Can menopause cause dry feet?
How does the menopause affect the skin of the feet? This blog discusses the evidence currently available
Michelle Reynolds
Feb 22


How can microwaves cure verrucas?
Microwaves offer many advantages for treating verrucas on the foot. Learn about them in this blog.
Professor Ivan Bristow
Feb 3


What are ingrowing toenails?
What are ingrowing toenails - learn all about them, how to avoid them and how podiatrists can help you treat them
Michelle Reynolds
Dec 28, 2024


Addressing the later diagnosis of melanoma in men.
November is Men's Health Awareness Month. Foot health is an often neglected area - read this blog to learn why Podiatry is important for men
Michelle Reynolds
Nov 9, 2024


Why are my feet so dry? What causes dry skin?
Why are my feet so dry? What causes dry skin and how can I treat it.
Professor Ivan Bristow
Sep 7, 2024


How do I tell if I have got a fungal toenail infection?
How do I tell if I have got a fungal toenail infection? Fungal toenails are more common than you think.
Michelle Reynolds
Aug 10, 2024


How can I protect my feet from the sun?
Don't forget your feet need sun protection too. Read this blog to find out how to protect your feet from the sun
Michelle Reynolds
Jul 19, 2024


Can you get skin cancer on your foot?
Can you get skin cancer on the foot?
As we reach the end of Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2024 Dr Ivan Bristow answers this important question
Professor Ivan Bristow
May 30, 2024
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