Legs & Feet

Common foot and leg conditions that can cause discomfort or embarrassment in daily life. Topics include fungal infections, nail problems, skin conditions and circulation issues.

Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection that thrives in warm, moist environments like shoes and socks, causing itching and cracking between the toes.

Corns: Prevention and Treatment

Corns form when tight shoes put constant pressure on your toes, creating hard calluses that hurt, but proper footwear and care can prevent and treat them.

Foot Odour

Why your feet smell and what causes that embarrassing odour problem in shoes and socks.

Hairy Toes and Feet

Why some people have hairy feet and toes, and what causes excessive hair growth in these areas.

Infected Nails

Fungal nail infections cause thick, discolored, crumbly nails and are especially common in toenails, often spreading from athlete's foot fungi.

In-Growing Toe Nails

Ingrown toenails can become infected and painful if ignored, here's what causes them and why you need professional treatment.

Losing Toenails

Toenail loss can happen from infections or injuries, and knowing what causes it helps you manage a bare nail bed.

Recognising and Treating Bunions

A painful bump on your big toe joint is likely a bunion—here's what causes it and how to treat it.

Thread/Varicose Veins

Thread veins are small visible blood vessels that look unsightly but rarely cause serious health problems like true varicose veins do.

Verrucas

Verrucas are harmless skin growths caused by a virus that usually need no treatment, though pain on the feet can be managed.

What Causes Restless Legs?

Restless Legs Syndrome happens for different reasons, from genetic factors to underlying health conditions like anemia or kidney disease.

What Causes Skin Ulcers?

Skin ulcers are open wounds that develop from prolonged inflammation and infection, ranging from red irritation to severe bone damage if untreated.