Footcare

Corns
Calluses
Ingrowing toe nails
Thickened toe nails
Dry skin
Athletes Foot Bacterial Infections
Chilblains
Verrucae/warts
Hallux valgus/bunions
Painful heels
Tired aching feet/flat feet

Corns
A corn is a small conical shaped area of hard dead skin which presses on the underlying nerve endings and can often cause intense pain. They are caused by friction and pressure from shoes and the ground surface. They can be found anywhere on the foot but are more commonly found on the ball of the foot and on the top of the toes. Occasionally they are found between the toes. They are often easily removed or reduced in size giving instant relief from pain.

Callus
A callus is a larger area of hard dead skin but has no central core. Caused by friction and pressure from shoes and the ground surface. Calluses often produce a painful burning sensation on the sole of the feet. They are often easily reduced in size giving instant relief.

Ingrowing toe nails
This condition is where the edge of the nail (usually the first toe nail) grows into the skin at the side of the nail producing intense pain. Caused by tight shoes, poor foot function or incorrect toe nail cutting. Removing the side of the nail relieves the pain and helps resolve any bacterial infection present.

Thickened toe nails
Usually caused by trauma, poor circulation or a fungal infection which leads to discoloration and thickening of the nails. This condition can be painful if the thickened nail rubs against the top of the shoe. Thickened nails can often be reduced in thickness painlessly with an electric chiropody drill.

Dry Skin
Painful fissures (cracks) in the skin, especially around the heels, can develop if the skin becomes excessively dry. Dry thickened skin usually needs to be removed and moisturising cream applied to help resolve this condition. Regular application of certain moisturising creams can significantly help improve the quality of the skin.

Athletes foot
A contagious skin condition caused by fungi and spread by sharing towels and/or walking on contaminated floors in showers and swimming pools. Symptoms include an itchy sore rash, splitting of the skin between the toes and small blisters forming on the skin. Correct diagnosis and regular application of an anti-fungal cream will normally control this condition.

Chilblains
Caused by damp cold weather which affects the circulation in the feet and lower limb. Small purplish red itchy swollen areas can develop on the toes and become uncomfortable. Correct advice and regular massage can help reduce chilblains.

Verrucae (warts)
Caused by a virus producing an area of dead skin. Normally found on very small areas on the sole of the feet but can cover much larger areas. They have many disguises (very small blisters, black dots in the centre) and can even look like a corn to the untrained eye. They are usually extremely painful to sideways pressure. They can resolve spontaneously but often need treatment as they are prone to multiply. Frequently caught at swimming pools.

Bacterial infections
Often caused by foreign bodies such as dog hairs entering the skin or by friction from shoes causing skin breakdown. Removal of the foreign body, establishing drainage, cleaning and correct dressing and padding can often very quickly resolve any bacterial infection.

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Telephone: 0208 309 7821 / 0208 859 2910

Mobile: 0788 6927 185

Email: enquiries@marionsclinic.co.uk



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Home Footcare Reflexology Massage Enquiries Location & Fees	Marion's Clinic specialises in Foot-Care Treatments Available ROUTINE FOOT & NAILCARE CORN & CALLUS REMOVAL INGROWN NAILS BUNION & HAMMERTOE ATHLETE'S FOOT VERRUCAE TREATMENT DIABETIC FOOT CARE INFECTION CONTROL FOOT MASSAGE Common Foot Problems Corns Calluses Ingrowing toe nails Thickened toe nails Dry skin Athletes Foot Bacterial Infections Chilblains Verrucae/warts Hallux valgus/bunions Painful heels Tired aching feet/flat feet Corns A corn is a small conical shaped area of hard dead skin which presses on the underlying nerve endings and can often cause intense pain. They are caused by friction and pressure from shoes and the ground surface. They can be found anywhere on the foot but are more commonly found on the ball of the foot and on the top of the toes. Occasionally they are found between the toes. They are often easily removed or reduced in size giving instant relief from pain. Callus A callus is a larger area of hard dead skin but has no central core. Caused by friction and pressure from shoes and the ground surface. Calluses often produce a painful burning sensation on the sole of the feet. They are often easily reduced in size giving instant relief. Ingrowing toe nails This condition is where the edge of the nail (usually the first toe nail) grows into the skin at the side of the nail producing intense pain. Caused by tight shoes, poor foot function or incorrect toe nail cutting. Removing the side of the nail relieves the pain and helps resolve any bacterial infection present. Thickened toe nails Usually caused by trauma, poor circulation or a fungal infection which leads to discoloration and thickening of the nails. This condition can be painful if the thickened nail rubs against the top of the shoe. Thickened nails can often be reduced in thickness painlessly with an electric chiropody drill. Dry Skin Painful fissures (cracks) in the skin, especially around the heels, can develop if the skin becomes excessively dry. Dry thickened skin usually needs to be removed and moisturising cream applied to help resolve this condition. Regular application of certain moisturising creams can significantly help improve the quality of the skin. Athletes foot A contagious skin condition caused by fungi and spread by sharing towels and/or walking on contaminated floors in showers and swimming pools. Symptoms include an itchy sore rash, splitting of the skin between the toes and small blisters forming on the skin. Correct diagnosis and regular application of an anti-fungal cream will normally control this condition. Chilblains Caused by damp cold weather which affects the circulation in the feet and lower limb. Small purplish red itchy swollen areas can develop on the toes and become uncomfortable. Correct advice and regular massage can help reduce chilblains. Verrucae (warts) Caused by a virus producing an area of dead skin. Normally found on very small areas on the sole of the feet but can cover much larger areas. They have many disguises (very small blisters, black dots in the centre) and can even look like a corn to the untrained eye. They are usually extremely painful to sideways pressure. They can resolve spontaneously but often need treatment as they are prone to multiply. Frequently caught at swimming pools. Bacterial infections Often caused by foreign bodies such as dog hairs entering the skin or by friction from shoes causing skin breakdown. Removal of the foreign body, establishing drainage, cleaning and correct dressing and padding can often very quickly resolve any bacterial infection. 15% off Introductory Offer 15% off your first visit to Marion's Clinic. Click here to print a voucher on your printer or quote "New Customer Discount " when you make your first appointment. You can ask Marion a question by going to our enquiries page or Email Marion here. Telephone: 0208 309 7821 / 0208 859 2910 Mobile: 0788 6927 185 Email: enquiries@marionsclinic.co.uk
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		Equipment is fully sterilized and stored correctly and only high quality cream & body lotions and pure oils are used for treating each client. The cream, lotions and oils are diabetes friendly and available to purchase at a lower price then the recommended retailers price.

		Foot treatments and Reflexology can be arranged in the comfort of your own home or even in your office setting.

		15% OFF Introductory Offer 15% off your first visit to Marion's Clinic. Click here to print a voucher on your printer or quote "New Customer Discount " when you make your first appointment.

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