Subungual keratoacanthoma Subungual keratoacanthoma is a rare, rapidly growing tumor that occurs under the nail (subungual = beneath the nail). It’s a variant of keratoacanthoma, which is a generally benign but locally aggressive skin tumor that resembles squamous cell carcinoma. They can be found under fingernails or toenails (usually thumb or big toe) and
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Struggling with Foot or Ankle Pain? Here’s How an MRI Can Help Why Won’t My Foot Pain Go Away? You’ve tried rest, new insoles, and maybe even physiotherapy, but that persistent foot or ankle pain just won’t budge. Whether it’s a dull ache, sharp stabbing sensation, or swelling that won’t go down, unresolved pain
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Is it a green nail from bacteria? What is Aspergillus Fumigatus (AF)? Is it a green nail from bacteria? Aspergillus Fumigates (AF) is a mould nail fungus that can also demonstrate a green nail hue just like the bacteria pseudomonas aeringosas. This condition pseudomonas aeringosas makes a nail appear green, brown even black. However a
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What is Clouston Syndrome? Clouston Syndrome is a form of ectodermal dysplasia that is characterized by abnormalities of the skin, nails and hair. Early indications generally start in infancy and may include aberrant nail growth and sparse, wiry, brittle, spotty, and pale scalp hair. People who have this condition may also have palmoplantar hyperkeratosis
What is Morton’s Neuroma? Here are some facts about this condition Morton’s Neuroma is a painful illness of the nerve near the balls of your feet. It is also known as “Interdigital Neuroma”. The nerve becomes irritated and inflamed because it is compressed by the ligament (intermetatarsal ligament) that holds the two long bones
Do you suffer from cracked heels? Learn more about the causes, prevention and some tips on how to get away with it Cracked heels are a common foot problem. These can occur in both adults and children, and seems to affect women more often than men. For most people, having cracked heels isn’t serious.
At the Chelsea clinic the health and safety of both patients and podiatrists is paramount… additional measures have been taken during COVID-19.
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The 5 Top Tips for wearing High Heels Although we are a high heel loving nation we should try to think about how we choose our high heels and what comes with it (blisters, nail trauma, calluses, foot and back pain – phew!), but that aside you should be able to push your own
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At Backs and Feet our hygiene procedure is checked after each treatment (hand washing, gloves, couch rolls).
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