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Onychomycosis is the fungal infection of the nail plate and although it is not considered harmful, it is stressful for many people and can spread to...

What are verrucae? Verrucae are plantar warts that commonly occur on the soles of the feet or around the toe area. They are caused by the Human...

What is it? Most of us have suffered from foot perspiration and odour from time to time, yet for some people, sweaty feet (along with sweaty palms...

What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is often called the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage of a joint (a thin layer of...

What is an ingrowing toenail? An ingrowing toenail is where a piece of nail pierces the flesh of the toe. It can feel as if you have a splinter, be...

What is heel pain? The heel is a specialised part of the body designed to absorb the impact of your body weight when walking, running or undertaking...

Arthritis is a disease of the joints which causes them to become inflamed and stiffen. There are three types of arthritis – Rheumatoid arthritis,...

What are corns and callus and what causes them? When we walk or stand, our body weight is carried first on the heel and then on the ball of the...