Although corns and calluses are both thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction, they are not the same thing. Corns are painful, smaller and have a hard centre surrounded by inflamed skin. Corns tend to develop in places on your foot that do not bear weight…
Diligent foot care is required for diabetic patients in order to prevent serious complications. The feet of diabetic patients are at particular risk for problems as this condition can cause damage to the nerves and blood supply. This is especially likely if a person: Has had diabetes for a long time Has had high levels…
Plantar warts are hard, grainy growths that are the result of Human Papilloma virus (HPV). HPV is the most common viral infection that affects the skin. Signs and symptoms of plantar warts can include: A small, fleshy, rough, grainy growth (lesion) on the bottom of the foot Hard, thickened skin (callus) over a well-defined spot…
Ingrown toe nails Ingrown toe nails are commonly seen in our practice. Typically, a nail becomes ingrown when a corner punctures the skin surrounding the toe, resulting in pain and infection. Possible causes include: Improper cutting of the toenail Poorly fitted footwear Toe nail injury Poor foot hygiene or excessive sweating At our practice, ingrown…
Shortly after attaining his Associate Diploma of Podiatry, Paul’s junior years at Bankstown Foot Clinic sparked his passions for the practice and ended up taking over the establishment since 1985. Not only has our senior practitioner accomplished a multitude of podiatry courses, he is also part of the Australian Podiatry Association and possesses over 30…
