Foot Health TreatmentTreatment, advice and initial foot care which might include:
For all new patients attending the practice we conduct a full vascular and neurological assessment to ensure that blood supply and sensation to the foot is adequate. This is vital for limb function, nail growth, wound prevention, wound healing and combating infections. |
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"Lacuna" Treatment for Fungal Nails
The Lacuna Method is a method for treating fungal nail infections. It involves preparing the nail plate so anti-fungal preparations applied can penetrate the nail bed - where the active portion of the infection lies. The nail plate lies on top of the nail bed (the skin beneath the nail). The most active portion (and the portion which needs to be treated) of the infection actually lies on the nail bed, not the nail plate. This is why many over the counter topical antifungal solutions often fail to provide significant improvement. Through drilling micro-holes in the nail plate, this acts as a tunnel for antifungal solutions to seep through to the nail bed. The fungal infection is prevented from spreading further and allows a new healthy nail to grow out.
As with any fungal nail treatment there is no quick fix, the infection only clears as fast as the nail grows, and this can take up to 18 months.
Anyone with a mild-moderate fungal nail can benefit from the Lacuna Method.
As with any fungal nail treatment there is no quick fix, the infection only clears as fast as the nail grows, and this can take up to 18 months.
Anyone with a mild-moderate fungal nail can benefit from the Lacuna Method.
Athlete's FootAthlete’s foot is a fungal condition which easily spreads between the toes and other parts of the foot. It can be extremely irritating and itchy, as well as being very contagious. The affected skin may become:
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