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; […]

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 […]

Medical Pedicure covered by Private Health Insurance

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!  

PACT Photodynamic therapy

Almost daily at our clinic we have patients entirely disheartened by their fungal nails.  Often times they feel embarrassed at the unsightly look of their nails and are “annoyed” that to their best efforts, treatments are slow to work and in many cases, the treatments seem to be ineffective. Treatment typically involves daily application of […]