Arthritis, Bunions, Musculo-skeletal podiatry
Biggest isn’t always Best
By Jack Eastwood This month we are looking at the big toe deformities and what effects they can cause to the foot. Examples of big toe deformities include Bunions and Hyperextension. Rheumatoid Arthritis and conditions eg. Gout can also cause problems in the big toe. Bunions A bunion is a bony lump (also known
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Flat Feet
Deformities and footwear
This little piggy…… While the first little piggy was at market, the others still had lots to do. This month we are going to look at those smaller toes, which usually get much less attention than the big toe but can get into trouble too. Digital deformities are an umbrella term for any malalignments in
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Corns and Callus, Damaged and Discoloured Toenails
Summer Feet
As the weather finally starts to improve, we are focussing this month on summer feet and in particular your skin and nails. After some time locked away in tights, socks and boots our feet can sometimes need a little bit of extra attention to look summer ready. Here are our top footcare tips, products and
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Podiatric Dermatology
Getting Under Your Skin
Previously we have talked about verrucae. This month we are taking a look at other problems affecting the skin. May is also Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month and provides a good reminder about how to check your feet for suspicious lesions. The skin is the largest organ of the body and in adults covers
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Achilles Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Fungal Nail Infections, Musculo-skeletal podiatry, Plantar Fasciitis, Verrucae
Focus on Technology
At Dulwich Podiatry we pride ourselves in exploring new and innovative ways of treating your foot conditions. This month we take a look at a few examples of the technology we use : Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy (PACT) is a non-invasive, safe treatment for fungal nails. After the affected nail plate has been
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Podiatric Dermatology, Verrucae
Focus on Verruca Pen®
If you have been following our blogs, you will already know a bit about verrucae. A verruca is caused by a virus (the Human Papilloma Virus – or HPV) which infects the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis). This causes a growth in the skin which is characterised by a lump in the skin, often with
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Achilles Tendinitis, Musculo-skeletal podiatry, Plantar Fasciitis
Running in Lockdown
During lockdown running has taken off due to its minimal requirement for equipment and can be done by all levels of runners. If you have just started jogging or running it may be uncomfortable, but it should never be painful. Here are some common running conditions and how to manage them effectively at home. Shin splints
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Athletes Foot, Corns and Callus, Musculo-skeletal podiatry, Podiatric Dermatology
New Year; new feet; new you
It is a new year, and with a new year comes New Year’s resolutions. If you have had foot trouble that has been bothering you for a while and you have been putting off doing something about it, the start of a new year is a great time to think about getting something done. Use
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Advanced Care, Diabetes Care, Ulcers & Wound Care
No Sense, No Feeling? Peripheral Neuropathy
What is neuropathy? The nervous system sends and receives messages throughout your entire body. Neuropathy occurs when this system does not work properly. Peripheral neuropathy refers to the peripheral nerves in the extremities (i.e. your fingers and toes). There are many types of neuropathy, each with different causes and symptoms. Neuropathy can affect the sensory nerves, motor
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Podiatric Dermatology, Verrucae
Fascinating Feet
People are rarely ambivalent about feet. They either love them or hate them. As a podiatrist, we are often greeted with the words “how can you deal with smelly feet all day?’ or “urgh, I couldn’t be touching feet all day”. I have to say, very few of the feet passing through our practice are smelly. We thought
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