Nail trauma Nail trauma refers to any injury or damage to the nails. This can include a variety of conditions such as nail bed injuries, nail fractures, nail avulsions, or nail infections. Nail trauma can happen due to accidents, repetitive trauma, or underlying medical conditions. Common causes of nail trauma Accidental injury. This can […]
Do our feet change in middle age? Like the face yes our feet certainly age and change. For instance are you having to select a larger shoe size? Unable to wear certain types of shoes anymore? As we age, feet get wider. There is a change in the elasticity – soft issues especially the
Bromhidrosis Most of us have suffered from foot perspiration and odour from time to time. Yet, for some people, sweaty feet and associated foot odours are a persistent problem that can be a real nuisance. Bromhidrosis is the term used to describe smelly feet or foot odour. This is a medical condition that affects
Leg length discrepancy (LLD) Exciting times are ahead of us now that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change the landscape of healthcare. Medical devices and prosthetic capabilities will become very intuitive with exceptional capabilities embracing change and incredible innovations to come. Solving health problems even the common cold is likely to become a part of
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What could be the reason of your foot rash? Learn more about feet sunburns Its been hot and will continue with high temperatures this week coming. Applying a sun factor 50 first to our feet is ideal as we all want to avoid crocodile feet skin! The sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays can cause sunburns
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Happy Father’s Day to all Dads out there Flip flops and Lyme disease There are so many foot rashes that we see and it’s a common assumption that it is fungal skin infection / athlete’s foot – however this is not always the case of course. Now that the weather is sunny and we
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Summer Heat, Summer Feet: Common Foot Problems Summer brings heat, and heat brings a range of foot issues. Several typical foot conditions that cause pain and discomfort can be brought on by sweaty feet and outdoor activities, including toe and foot fungus, blister, hotspots, and swelling. Minor foot problems are common in the summertime,
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Leg Ulcer Classifications What is a leg ulcer? A leg ulcer is a full thickness skin loss on the leg or foot due to any cause. Leg ulcers often arise in conjunction with vascular, arterial, or neuropathic illnesses but can occur in relation with a variety of disease processes. An acute or chronic leg ulcer
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Fallen Arches, Flexibility and Fear of missing out feet (FOMOF) What does nail biting say about a person? Here at the clinic it is extremely common amongst children and young people to see toenail biting and picking. Nail biting / picking can be a difficult habit to break, but with patience and persistence, it
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Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac A substance known as urushiol (yur-oo-shee-aal) can be found in poison ivy, oak, and sumac. You may develop a rash if you are allergic to this oil. Almost everyone who comes into contact with this oil develops a rash due to the fact that the majority of people are
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