Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are a painful condition where the toenail grows into the skin at the side of the toe. It can affect any nail but most often affects the nails of the big toe.
Curled Toes in Children
It is quite common for children to have ‘curly toes’ which is where some of the toes curl inwards. It is usually seen in the third and fourth toes.
Fungal Nails
Toenails can develop fungal infections. This causes the nails to appear discoloured, thickened or crumbly.
Plantar Warts
Plantar warts are small, rough or hard growths on the skin which are caused by the human papilloma virus. They can be painful and have the potential to spread quickly and deeply if not treated.
Corns and Calluses
Corns are a build-up of hardened skin. On the toes they tend to develop where there is rubbing from shoes (hard corns) or in between the toes (soft corns). Thankfully, treatment is easy and painless!
Claw & Hammer Toes
A Claw toes is the term used to describe toes that have begun to change shape by bending and curling, leading to a ‘claw’ deformity. This can be painful, especially as arthritis tends to ‘lock’ the joints in this deformed position. Corns and callus can also develop around the tops of the toes.
Thick Toenails
Toenails may become thick for a number of different reasons. The most common causes being a fungal infection, injury to the nail or advancing age.
Athlete's Foot
Tinea pedis, or Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection the can develop on the feet. It may present as dry, scaly patches or blisters and is often itchy. It commonly occurs between the toes or along the sole of the foot.
Black Toenail
Has your toenail turned black or purple after lots of walking, running or wearing shoes that were too small? This discolouration usually develops from repetitive trauma causing bleeding and bruising under the toenail. Has your toenail turned black after lots of walking or running or after wearing shoes that were too small? This discolouration usually develops from repetitive trauma causing bleeding and bruising under the toenail and a black or purple colour.
Broken, Stubbed or Dislocated Toes
An injury to the toe may result in a toe fracture! A fractured toe will usually appear bruised, swollen, and tender and you may have difficulty moving it.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
A diabetic foot ulcer is a sore or a wound that can develop in those with diabetes. It usually occurs on the bottom of the foot or at the toes. These wounds can be very slow to heal and can deteriorate quickly. Prevention is the best management strategy.
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is a broad term used to describe pain across the ball off the foot at the metatarsals. A range of conditions can cause this such as capsulitis, bursitis, Morton’s neuroma, stress fractures, plantar plate injury etc.
