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. […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you noticed that your toenails have started to turn yellow, brittle, crumbly or thick recently? These are the most common and visible signs of a toenail fungal infection. Who is most at risk? You are most likely to develop a fungal nail infection if you: Wear artificial nails Have spa pedicures or shellac nails […]
Fungal nails are more common than you would imagine. If you have been a victim of this condition, you would know exactly how difficult it is to get rid of! Fungal Infections can affect people of all ages and it’s usually contracted in communal areas that are warm, dark and moist. The infection presents as […]
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 […]
Yes! As our services are provided by qualified Podiatrists, you can use your private health insurance to cover services provided by Medical Pedicure. We have HICAPS onsite for your convenience. Hope to see you soon!
At Medical Pedicure, we’re here to revolutionize foot care and prioritize your safety. Run by Qualified Podiatrists our expert team of podiatrists understands feet inside and out. With their extensive knowledge, you’ll receive the best advice and treatments for all your foot-related concerns.
