General Podiatry
The skin and nails of your feet play a crucial role in protecting you from infection, injury, and discomfort. At Love Your Feet Podiatry, we specialise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin and nail issues—providing both relief and long-term management.
Common Skin Conditions We Treat
- Corns and Calluses: Thickened areas of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction, often from poorly fitting shoes or abnormal gait. Causing tenderness, or pain when walking.
- Cracked Heels (Heel Fissures: Painful, deep, thickened skin, splits in the skin around the heel. Sometimes bleeding, and risk of infection.
- Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): A contagious fungal infection that thrives in warm, moist environments. Itching, peeling, burning skin, especially between the toes.
- Warts (Plantar Warts / Verruca Pedis): Viral skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), often found on the soles of the feet. Rough, grainy lesions that may be painful under pressure.
- Blisters: Painful, swollen, raw skin or fluid-filled sacs caused by friction or burns.
- Dermatitis and Psoriasis: Chronic itchy, red, or scaly patches, dryness, and flaking. Usually from an underlying condition.
Nail Conditions We Manage
- Ingrown Toenails (Onychocryptosis): Redness, pain, swelling, and sometimes infection at the nail edges. Caused from poor nail trimming, tight footwear, trauma, or genetics.
- Fungal Toenails (Onychomycosis): Thickened, yellow or white, brittle, and crumbly nails. Can occur on the nail plate, under the nail plate or within the plate.
- Nail Trauma & Bruising: Discoloration, thickening, nail detachment, or deformity. possibly from impact injuries, repetitive pressure, or sports.
- Thickened Nails (Onychogryphosis): Hard, curved, and difficult-to-trim nails. Caused by repeated trauma, age-related changes, or underlying fungal infection.
- Psoriatic Nails: Pitting, discoloration, or separation of the nail from the bed. Associated with psoriasis, commonly misdiagnosis as fungal infections.
Our Approach to Skin & Nail Care
We provide gentle, professional care in a sterile clinical environment. All instruments are medical-grade and sterilised according to Australian infection control standards. Whether you're visiting for routine maintenance or a more complex issue, we ensure your treatment is safe, effective, and tailored to your needs.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
- A comprehensive skin and nail assessment
- Diagnosis and discussion of treatment options
- Preventative care advice
- Pain-free and hygienic clinical treatment
- Follow-up recommendations or ongoing management if necessary
If you’re suffering from any of the above conditions or have concerns about your lower limb health, Let us help you put your best foot forward with healthy skin and nails. Book your appointment today and take the first step toward comfort and confidence.