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The Northside Podiatry/Chiropody Clinic General Foot Care aswell as callus, corns, ingrown toenails, nail cutting, verrucae, fungal and other conditions and foot care advice.

We also specialise in Biomechanical assessments, Diabetic foot assessments, orthotics and insoles and surgical footwear

10/11/2016

General Foot Care as well as callus, corns, ingrown toe nails, nail cutting, verrucae, fungal and other conditions and foot care advice. We also specialise in Biomechanical assessments, Diabetic foot Assesments orthoics and insoles and surgical footwear.

27/09/2015

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27/09/2015

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04/03/2014

Causes of Ingrown Toenails
There are several factors that can lead to an ingrown toenail. The first is an abnormality of the soft tissue on the side of the nail. Certain rare diseases can cause a laxity of the skin, but the most common soft tissue abnormality is that seen with tight-fitting shoes. The shoes cause overcrowding of the toes pushing the soft tissue against the edge of the nail. Another common factor that can lead to ingrown toenails is nail abnormalities. Improperly cutting the toenail, cutting it short and curved, can cause the nail edges to turn in. Certain conditions such as lung disease, advancing age, and poor circulation in the extremities from blocked blood vessels can cause the nail to curve. Other less common factors that can lead to ingrown nails are bone spurs under the nail, trauma to the nail, multiple infections, and drugs such as indinavir.

04/03/2014

Private and Medical Card Holders welcome - 20% discount for medical card holders. Health Board approved - chiropody cards accepted

04/03/2014

Causes of bunions

A bunion is the result of a deformity in the joint of your big toe. It is not clear exactly why this happens.
Possible causes may include:
genetics (family history)
arthritis
other conditions
poorly fitting shoes
These are discussed in more detail below.
Genetics

If other members of your family have bunions, your risk of developing them is increased. However, this does not mean you will definitely develop bunions.
Arthritis

Types of arthritis thought to cause bunions are:
rheumatoid arthritis – inflammation (swelling) and pain in the joints that result from the immune system attacking the lining of the joints
gout – another common type of arthritis that causes painful inflammation in one or more joints
psoriatic arthritis – a type of arthritis associated with the skin condition psoriasis
Arthritis in your toe may also develop as a result of a bunion. Read more about the complications of bunions.
Other conditions

Several other conditions are thought to increase your chances of developing bunions. For example, conditions associated with loose ligaments, flexible joints and low muscle tone could increase the likelihood of bunions developing.
These conditions include neuromuscular conditions (such as cerebral palsy) and connective tissue disorders (such as Marfans syndrome).
Poorly fitting shoes

Poorly fitting shoes can contribute to the development of bunions. Bunions are rare in populations that do not wear shoes.
Wearing shoes that are too tight and do not fit properly is likely to make an existing bunion worse.
If your shoes are too tight, they may rub against your big toe joint. High-heeled shoes that are too tight will squeeze your feet, causing your big toe to remain in a bent position. This can stretch the toe, putting pressure on the nerves around it and leading to pain.
High heels also push most of your body weight forwards onto the front of your foot, which places considerable strain on your toe joints.

04/03/2014

General Foot Care aswell as callus, corns, ingrown toenails, nail cutting, verrucae, fungal and other conditions and foot care advice. We also specialise in Biomechanical assessments, Diabetic foot assessments, orthotics and insoles and surgical footwear

15/07/2013

Corns

When we walk or stand, our body weight is carried first on the heel and then on the ball of the foot, where the skin is thicker, to withstand the pressure. When this pressure becomes intense, growths, in the form of corns and callus, may appear.

Corns always occur over a bony prominence, such as a joint.

Under pressure

There are five different types of corns. The two most common are hard and soft corns.

Hard Corns

These are the most common and appears as small, concentrated areas of hard skin up to the size of a small pea, usually within a wider area of thickened skin or callous, and can be symptoms of feet or toes not functioning properly.

Soft Corns

These develop in a similar way to hard corns. They are whitish and rubbery in texture, and appear between toes, where the skin is moist from sweat, or from inadequate drying. A registered podiatrist/chiropodist will be able to reduce the bulk of the corn, and apply astringents to cut down on sweat retention between the toes.

Seed Corns

These are tiny corns that tend to occur either singly or in clusters on the bottom of the foot. They are usually painless.

Vascular Corns

These corns will bleed profusely if they are cut and can be very painful.

Fibrous Corns

These arise from corns that have been present for a long time. They appear to be more firmly attached to the deeper tissues than any other corn. They may also be painful.

What To Do

Don't cut corns yourself, especially if you are elderly or diabetic, and don't use corn plasters or paints which can burn the healthy tissue around the corns. Home remedies, like lambswool around toes, are potentially dangerous. Commercially available 'cures' should be used only following professional advice.

You could use a pumice stone to remove the thickened skin a little at a time, or relieve pressure between the toes with a foam wedge, but if you are unsure of what to do, or need special attention, consult a registered podiatrist/chiropodist who will be able to remove corns painlessly, apply padding or insoles to relieve pressure, or fit corrective appliances for long-term relief.

Source:
The Society Of Chiropodists And Podiatrists

15/07/2013

When we walk or stand, our body weight is carried first on the heel and then on the ball of the foot, where the skin is thicker, to withstand the pressure. When this pressure becomes excessive, some areas of the skin thicken, in the form of corns and callus, as a protective response.

A callus, or callosity, is an extended area of thickened skin on the soles of the feet, and occurs on areas of pressure. It is the body's reaction to pressure or friction, and can appear anywhere the skin rubs against a bone, a shoe, or the ground
Walking on stones?

Most calluses are symptoms of an underlying problem like a bony deformity, a particular style of walking, or inappropriate footwear. Some people have a natural tendency to form callus because of their skin type. Elderly people have less fatty tissue in their skin and this can lead to callus forming on the ball of the foot.

What to do

You can control a small amount of hard skin by gently rubbing with a pumice stone, or chiropody sponge occasionally when you are in the bath. Use a moisturising cream daily. If this does not appear to be working, seek advice from a registered chiropodist (also known as podiatrist) or pharmacist.

If the callus is painful and feels as if you are "walking on stones", consult a registered chiropodist/podiatrist who will be able to advise you why this has occurred and, where possible, how to prevent it happening again. Your chiropodist/podiatrist can also remove hard skin, relieve pain, and redistribute pressure with soft padding, strapping, or corrective appliances which fit easily into your shoes. The skin should then return to its normal state.

The elderly can benefit from padding to the ball of the foot, to compensate for any loss of natural padding. Emollient creams delay callus building up, and help improve the skin's natural elasticity. Your chiropodist/podiatrist will be able to advise you on the most appropriate skin preparations for your needs.


Source:
The Society Of Chiropodists And Podiatrists

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