Does Nail Polish Affect My Toe Nails?
Nail polished toes look great but is nail polish really good for your nails and your health? Nail polish can affect the nails in a few ways these include; Discolouration of nails, turns the nails yellow when left on too long. Doesn’t allow the nail to breath, which can cause a breeding ground for bacteria. […]
Why Are My Nails Getting Thick?
Are you having issues with thick nails, and you’re not sure why they are getting thick? Thick nails are a common issue that many podiatrists see in their clinics. At Podiatry HQ it is a condition we see on a weekly basis. There are a few reasons that your nails could get thick, these include; […]
What I, As A Podiatrist, Think About Cheap Nail Salons
Going to the nail salon is seen as a glamorous thing to do when going to an event or treating yourself to some pampering. While going to the podiatrist is seen as an unglamorous thing to do and something you have to do rather than want to do. But on the contrary, going to an […]
Why Is It Important To Wear Thongs Around The Pool And In The Showers?
With pool and holiday season finally upon us it’s important to make sure that we are pulling out the thongs from the back of the cupboard to avoid picking up any nasties. ‘So what exactly are these nasties?’ you might ask. Well, I am referring to those dreaded fungal infections of the skin and nails […]
Toe Nail Health and What to Look Out For
Changes to toe nail health may affect the colour, thickness and shape of our nails. These changes can occur for many reasons and commonly include fungal infections, ingrown toe nails, repetitive trauma and melanomas. Knowing what to lookout for and how to successfully treat the underlying causes are key to having successful outcomes. Fungal Nail […]
How Does PACT Work Against Fungal Nails?
PACT is a treatment we do at Podiatry HQ to help treat fungal nails, it is a photodynamic therapy that is safe and painless. How does PACT work? PACT is a photodynamic therapy, the interaction between the light and the photosensitive agents (PACT gel) work to produce an energy transfer and local chemical effect. This […]
Why isn’t my toe nail antifungal treatment working?
This is one of the most common questions we are asked as Podiatrists’. To understand why your treatment does not appear to be working we need to ascertain what type of fungal infection you have, what your treatment procedure has been in the past and lifestyle factors. To understand fungal infections please see: http://www.medicalpedicure.com.au/fungal-infection/ There are […]