After attending an inspirational talk at the Foot Health Conference in June, I have written a short piece on lipoedema.

What is an ingrowing toenail? Ingrowing/ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) typically affect the big toenail(s); although it can affect...

Before we get started, we'll just address the elephant in the blog space - what's the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?...

Most people have a space under the arch or instep of the foot when they stand, although the depth of this space can vary. You may notice...

Back in September I did an interview with Jessica Silver at ElWell; an Oxfordshire-based wellbeing company offering tailored support to...

Nail surgery is a procedure to remove either the entire nail plate (total nail avulsion), or slivers from either side of the nail...

Looking after your feet is an absolute NECESSITY ! Although some foot problems are caused by long-term conditions such as diabetes and...

Raynaud’s (‘Ray-nose’) is an oversensitivity of the small blood vessels to changes in temperature which affects the extremities,...

Verruca are warts that can be found anywhere on the foot but commonly occur on the soles of the feet (plantar warts). They are caused by...

Oxfordshire Chiropody is transferring to biodegradable sundries to try and minimise damage to the planet.

First of all – ouch! Chilblains are itchy, painful, swollen, red patches on your hands and feet caused by exposure to the cold. They...

What's up with this foot? There's a cracking infection between the right first and second toes. Signs of Bacterial Infection - is it...

A corn is a focal area of thickened skin that forms as a result of pressure, friction or rubbing. Typically, they are found over...

I have lost count of the number of times a patient says to me when I first meet them, " the last chiropodist cut me ". This is real live...

It is estimated that 50% of diagnoses are incorrect and that, actually, your thickened, discoloured crumbly nail has come about due to traum