Have you noticed, in between your toes, the skin is white and in some cases, can be a bit smelly? This is called interdigital maceration, in some cases it can be confused as tinea pedis, also known as athlete’s foot. Interdigital maceration is when there is too much moisture between the toes and this causes the […]
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 […]
Our feet are one of the most important parts of the body, and often, are one of the most neglected. Daily care is often over looked in our busy lives however, looking after our feet is not as hard as it may appear. Here are a few essential ways you can care for your feet. […]
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 […]
Do you have a nail that doesn’t grow very well, is short and doesn’t look like a normal nail or do you have a fungal nail that isn’t looking nice and is brittle and discoloured? Keryflex is an option to patients at our clinic who have damaged nails due to trauma that don’t grow well or […]
It is important to look after your feet when you are pregnant, as they can swell and also change shape and your arch can also become less predominant which in some cases can cause arch pain. In addition, it can become increasingly harder to reach your feet to cut your toe nails and apply cream […]
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 […]
Women more commonly present to the Podiatry clinic with foot concerns than men. Some factors that can predispose women to this are footwear and attending nail salons for pedicures. Footwear: Women’s fashion footwear in the current market provides little to no support for foot function. They are often ill fitting and place a higher level […]
Our feet carry us all day and it is important to look after our feet. This is easily done on a daily basis and your feet will thank you for it! Roll foot on golf ball while watching tv at night, to help relax your foot muscles. Foot stretching before getting out of […]
Choosing the correct running shoes is just as important if not more important than making sure you are using the correct equipment for the sport you’re playing. You need to make sure that the shoe you will be wearing is going to assist in your running technique as well as providing comfort since you will […]
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.
