
Onychomycosis is the fungal infection of the nail plate and although it is not considered…



What is rheumatoid arthritis and how do I know I have it? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…

What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is often called the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis. It occurs…

What is an ingrowing toenail? An ingrowing toenail is where a piece of nail pierces…




What are chilblains? Chilblains (also called pernio) are small itchy, red (and sometimes purple) swellings…

What are bunions? A bunion, also known as ‘hallux valgus’, is a deformity of the…

What are blisters and what causes them? Blisters are painful, fluid-filled lesions produced by friction…