Skin & Nail Conditions

Fungal nail conditions are common and may affect people of all ages, often leading to changes in nail colour, shape, and thickness. If you have noticed persistent discolouration, brittleness, or a nail that appears increasingly difficult to trim, it may be time to seek support from a podiatrist in North Brisbane. Understanding what causes fungal […]

This is an 85yo gentleman that recently attended Foot Health Clinic for podiatry care of his toenails.   Due to his longstanding diabetes he is unable to reach his feet, has low vision, and poor blood circulation to his toes.   His toenails have become increasingly thickened and friable over time, developing a secondary fungal

Did you know that normal toenail growth rate averages approximately 1mm per month! Interestingly, with advancing age (starting from ~25yo) this growth rate tends to gradually decrease by about 0.5% per year.  So, by the time we reach 85yo our toenails are growing at about half the rate they were when we were 25yo!  Over

Did you know that open-backed shoes can contribute to cracked heels? This is because they allow the fat pad under the heel to expand sideways, resulting in increased pressure on the skin, which causes it to crack. Cracked heels can become serious if the skin is thickened or callused, so it is important to keep