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👋🏻 I’m Sharon, a SMAE qualified Foot Health Practitioner, a member of the British Association of Foot Health Professionals (BAFHP) and based in Suffolk, serving:
📍 Bury St Edmunds
📍 Newmarket
📍 Red Lodge
📍 Mildenhall
Fully insured and DBS Checked

Think athlete’s foot is “just a bit of itchy skin”? Think again. 👣Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that won’t usuall...
18/06/2026

Think athlete’s foot is “just a bit of itchy skin”? Think again. 👣

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that won’t usually go away on its own. Left untreated, it can spread to the nails, cause painful cracks and splits in the skin, and create an entry point for bacteria.

For people with medical conditions such as diabetes, poor circulation, reduced immunity, or those undergoing certain medical treatments, even a small break in the skin can increase the risk of more serious infections such as cellulitis.

Signs to look out for include itching, peeling skin, redness, soreness, cracking between the toes, or a persistent foot odour.

The good news? Athlete’s foot is usually straightforward to treat when caught early. If you’re unsure what you’re dealing with, seek advice from a Foot Health Practitioner or healthcare professional.

🦶 About SDC Foot Clinic
Sharon is a SMAE-qualified Foot Health Practitioner
(Dip FH, MCFHP, MAFHP), fully insured and DBS checked.
All equipment is sterilised in a vacuum autoclave and kept sealed until your appointment.

📍 Appointments Available
🚗 Mobile appointments across Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Red Lodge, Mildenhall & surrounding villages
🏥 In-clinic appointments every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Croasdales Chemist, Bury St Edmunds town centre

📞 Call, text or WhatsApp Sharon: 07838 493550

Healthy skin is your feet’s first line of defence - don’t ignore the signs. 🦶✨

🩺👣 Why We Ask for Your Medical HistoryYou might wonder why a foot appointment starts with questions about your general h...
17/06/2026

🩺👣 Why We Ask for Your Medical History

You might wonder why a foot appointment starts with questions about your general health — but your medical history plays an important role in how your feet are cared for.

Conditions such as:
• Diabetes
• Circulation problems
• Autoimmune conditions
• Skin conditions
• Certain medications

…can all affect skin health, healing, sensation, and infection risk.

💡 Knowing your medical history helps ensure:
• Treatments are safe and appropriate
• Skin and nail changes are monitored correctly
• Potential risks are reduced
• You receive care tailored to you

Your information is always treated with care and confidentiality.

🦶 How SDC Foot Clinic Can Help

Sharon is a SMAE-qualified Foot Health Practitioner
(Dip FH, MCFHP, MAFHP), fully insured and DBS checked.

She uses your medical history alongside a full foot assessment to provide safe, personalised care — and will always signpost or refer if further medical input is needed.

All equipment is sterilised in a vacuum autoclave and kept sealed until your appointment.

📍 Appointments Available
🚗 Mobile appointments across Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Red Lodge, Mildenhall & surrounding villages
🏥 In-clinic appointments every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Croasdales Chemist, Bury St Edmunds town centre

📞 Call, text or WhatsApp Sharon: 07838 493550

👣 Good foot care starts with understanding the whole picture - not just your feet.

🦶🟡 Fungal Nail — Common and Often GradualFungal nail infections usually develop slowly, which means many people don’t no...
11/06/2026

🦶🟡 Fungal Nail — Common and Often Gradual

Fungal nail infections usually develop slowly, which means many people don’t notice the changes at first.

You might notice:

• Yellow, white or brown discolouration
• Nails becoming thicker
• Crumbly or brittle edges
• Changes in nail shape
• Nails becoming harder to cut

They’re not always painful, but they can become uncomfortable over time.

💡 Why Early Care Helps

✔ Keeps nails manageable
✔ Reduces pressure in footwear
✔ Helps prevent worsening
✔ Supports healthier nail growth

Good foot hygiene and regular care can make a big difference.

🦶 Why Choose SDC Foot Clinic?

Sharon is a SMAE-qualified Foot Health Practitioner
(Dip FH, MCFHP, MAFHP), fully insured and DBS checked.

She provides safe, professional foot care using vacuum autoclave-sterilised equipment, helping manage thickened and fungal nails comfortably. If needed, she will always signpost or refer appropriately.

📍 Appointments Available

🚗 Mobile appointments across Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Red Lodge, Mildenhall & surrounding villages

🏥 In-clinic appointments at Croasdales Chemist, Bury St Edmunds town centre — Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

📞 Call, text or WhatsApp 07838 493550 to book.

👣 Early care helps keep nails comfortable and manageable.

✂️👣 Cutting Your Own Toenails — Simple Tips That HelpToenails might seem simple to manage, but cutting them incorrectly ...
10/06/2026

✂️👣 Cutting Your Own Toenails — Simple Tips That Help

Toenails might seem simple to manage, but cutting them incorrectly can sometimes lead to discomfort or nail problems.

You should avoid:

• Cutting nails too short
• Rounding the corners too much
• Tearing nails instead of cutting them
• Leaving sharp edges behind

These can increase the risk of soreness or ingrown toenails.

💡 Helpful Nail Care Tips

✔ Cut nails straight across
✔ Use proper nail clippers
✔ Smooth edges gently with a file
✔ Take your time and don’t rush
✔ Ask for help if nails become thick or difficult to manage

If nails are painful, curved, or hard to cut, professional care is often safer and more comfortable.

🦶 Why Choose SDC Foot Clinic?

Sharon is a SMAE-qualified Foot Health Practitioner
(Dip FH, MCFHP, MAFHP), fully insured and DBS checked.

She provides safe, professional nail care using vacuum autoclave-sterilised equipment, helping keep nails comfortable and manageable. If needed, she will always signpost or refer appropriately.

📍 Appointments Available

🚗 Mobile appointments across Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Red Lodge, Mildenhall & surrounding villages

🏥 In-clinic appointments at Croasdales Chemist, Bury St Edmunds town centre — Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

📞 Call, text or WhatsApp 07838 493550 to book.

👣 Well-managed nails help keep your feet comfortable every day.

👣 Involuted Nails - When Nails Curve InwardsAn involuted nail is a toenail that curves inwards at the sides rather than ...
08/06/2026

👣 Involuted Nails - When Nails Curve Inwards

An involuted nail is a toenail that curves inwards at the sides rather than growing straight across.

This can happen gradually and is often linked to nail shape, pressure from footwear, or how nails are cut.

You might notice:

• The sides of the nail curving more than usual
• Tenderness along the nail edges
• Difficulty cutting the nail comfortably
• Pressure when wearing shoes
• Skin starting to feel sore where the nail presses

If not managed, involuted nails can sometimes develop into ingrown toenails.

💡 Why It Happens

✔ Natural nail shape
✔ Tight or narrow footwear
✔ Nails cut too short or rounded
✔ Repeated pressure on the toes

Understanding the cause helps prevent it worsening.

💡 Why Regular Care Helps

✔ Keeps the nail shape manageable
✔ Relieves pressure at the edges
✔ Helps prevent the nail digging into the skin
✔ Reduces discomfort in footwear
✔ Monitors changes over time

Early care can keep things comfortable and avoid complications.

🦶 Why Choose SDC Foot Clinic?

Sharon is a SMAE-qualified Foot Health Practitioner
(Dip FH, MCFHP, MAFHP), fully insured and DBS checked.

She provides safe, professional nail care using vacuum autoclave-sterilised equipment, helping manage curved nails and keep them comfortable, with advice tailored to your feet. If anything requires further medical input, Sharon will always signpost or refer appropriately.

📍 Appointments Available

🚗 Mobile appointments across Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Red Lodge, Mildenhall & surrounding villages

🏥 In-clinic appointments at Croasdales Chemist, Bury St Edmunds town centre - Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

📞 Call, text or WhatsApp 07838 493550 to book.

👣 Managing nail shape early helps prevent painful problems later.

👟➡️🩴👣 Switching Your Shoes for the Season? Your Feet Might NoticeAs the seasons change, many of us swap from boots to tr...
04/06/2026

👟➡️🩴👣 Switching Your Shoes for the Season? Your Feet Might Notice

As the seasons change, many of us swap from boots to trainers… or trainers to sandals.

But changing your footwear can also change how pressure is placed on your feet.

You might notice:

• New areas of rubbing
• Different pressure points
• Sore spots you didn’t have before
• Changes in how your feet feel when walking
• Old shoes suddenly feeling uncomfortable

Even a simple swap can affect your feet more than you expect.

💡 Tips for Changing Footwear

✔ Ease into new shoes gradually
✔ Check for rubbing or pressure early
✔ Make sure there’s enough room for your toes
✔ Don’t ignore discomfort — it’s a warning sign
✔ Rotate footwear where possible

Your feet need time to adjust — just like the rest of you.

🦶 Why Choose SDC Foot Clinic?

Sharon is a SMAE-qualified Foot Health Practitioner
(Dip FH, MCFHP, MAFHP), fully insured and DBS checked.

She provides safe, professional foot care using vacuum autoclave-sterilised equipment, helping manage pressure areas, skin and nail concerns, with advice tailored to your lifestyle and footwear. If anything requires further medical input, Sharon will always signpost or refer appropriately.

📍 Appointments Available

🚗 Mobile appointments across Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Red Lodge, Mildenhall & surrounding villages

🏥 In-clinic appointments at Croasdales Chemist, Bury St Edmunds town centre — Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

📞 Call, text or WhatsApp 07838 493550 to book.

👣 Small changes in footwear can make a big difference to your comfort.

👣 Callus - When Your Skin Works OvertimeCallus (hard skin) forms when your feet are under repeated pressure or friction....
03/06/2026

👣 Callus - When Your Skin Works Overtime

Callus (hard skin) forms when your feet are under repeated pressure or friction. It’s your body’s way of protecting itself - but too much can lead to discomfort.

You might notice:

• Thickened, rough patches of skin
• Yellow or hardened areas on soles or heels
• Soreness when walking
• Skin starting to feel tight or dry
• Cracks forming if it builds up

A small amount is normal - but build-up can become uncomfortable if not managed.

💡 Why Managing Callus Matters

✔ Reduces pressure and discomfort
✔ Helps prevent cracks (fissures)
✔ Improves comfort in shoes
✔ Keeps skin healthy and flexible
✔ Prevents further problems developing

Ignoring it can lead to more painful issues over time.

🦶 How SDC Foot Clinic Can Help

Sharon is a SMAE-qualified Foot Health Practitioner
(Dip FH, MCFHP, MAFHP), fully insured and DBS checked.

She provides safe, professional foot care using vacuum autoclave-sterilised equipment, carefully reducing hard skin and helping relieve pressure, with advice tailored to your feet and footwear. If anything requires further medical input, Sharon will always signpost or refer appropriately.

📍 Appointments Available

🚗 Mobile appointments across Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Red Lodge, Mildenhall & surrounding villages

🏥 In-clinic appointments at Croasdales Chemist, Bury St Edmunds town centre - Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

📞 Call, text or WhatsApp 07838 493550 to book.

👣 Keeping hard skin under control helps keep every step comfortable.

🩺👣 Diabetes & Your Feet — Small Checks, Big ProtectionIf you live with diabetes, your feet need a little extra attention...
02/06/2026

🩺👣 Diabetes & Your Feet — Small Checks, Big Protection

If you live with diabetes, your feet need a little extra attention — even when everything feels normal.

Changes in circulation and sensation mean small issues can go unnoticed and take longer to heal.

You might not always feel:

• Cuts, blisters or rubbing
• Pressure from footwear
• Early skin damage
• Temperature changes
• Developing infections

That’s why regular checks are so important.

💡 What to Look Out For

✔ Dry or cracked skin
✔ Redness or swelling
✔ Changes in colour or temperature
✔ Cuts that are slow to heal
✔ Nail changes or pressure areas

Catching changes early helps prevent complications.

🦶 How Foot Health Care Can Help

Regular visits can:

✔ Check skin, nails and circulation
✔ Safely manage hard skin and nails
✔ Reduce pressure areas
✔ Help prevent breakdown or infection
✔ Provide personalised advice

Even if your feet feel fine, routine care helps keep them that way.

🦶 Why Choose SDC Foot Clinic?

Sharon is a SMAE-qualified Foot Health Practitioner
(Dip FH, MCFHP, MAFHP), fully insured and DBS checked.

She provides safe, professional foot care using vacuum autoclave-sterilised equipment, with a careful, thorough approach to diabetic foot care. If anything requires further medical input, Sharon will always signpost or refer appropriately.

📍 Appointments Available

🚗 Mobile appointments across Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Red Lodge, Mildenhall & surrounding villages

🏥 In-clinic appointments at Croasdales Chemist, Bury St Edmunds town centre — Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

📞 Call, text or WhatsApp 07838 493550 to book.

👣 Looking after your feet is an important part of looking after your health.

👣Verrucas - More Than Just a “Wart on the Foot”!👣Verrucae (plantar warts) are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) a...
01/06/2026

👣Verrucas - More Than Just a “Wart on the Foot”!👣

Verrucae (plantar warts) are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and appear as small, rough growths on the soles of the feet. They can be painful, unsightly, and stubborn, especially if left untreated.

🔍 How Do You Spot Them?

👀 Small, rough bumps on the sole of the foot
🌀 Black dots
😣 Pain when walking, especially if on a pressure point
📏 Sometimes they form in clusters (“mosaic verrucae”)

💡 Why See a Foot Health Practitioner?

As a SMAE-qualified Foot Health Practitioner (Dip FH, MCFHP MAFHP) I can:
✅ Confirm if it’s a verruca (not all lumps are!)
✅ Provide safe, gentle treatment to reduce discomfort
✅ Advise on at-home care to stop spreading
✅ Monitor progress and refer on if needed

🛡 Why Choose SDC Foot Clinic?
• Fully insured & DBS checked
• All tools sterilised in a vacuum autoclave to UK healthcare standards
• Trusted, professional care in a safe environment

📍 Where We Work:

🚗 Mobile appointments in Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Red Lodge, Mildenhall and surrounding villages
🏥 In-clinic appointments on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - at Croasdales Chemist, Bury St Edmunds town centre

📞 Call, WhatsApp or text Sharon at SDC Foot Clinic: 07838 493550 to book your appointment today.

👣 Don’t let verrucae slow you down - let us help you step comfortably again!

👣 Athlete’s Foot — Common, Uncomfortable, and TreatableAthlete’s foot is a common fungal skin infection that often devel...
28/05/2026

👣 Athlete’s Foot — Common, Uncomfortable, and Treatable

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal skin infection that often develops in warm, damp environments like shoes and socks.

It can spread easily if left untreated.

You might notice:

• Itching or burning skin
• Redness or peeling
• Cracks between the toes
• Dry, flaky skin
• An unpleasant smell

It often starts between the toes but can spread to other areas of the foot.

💡 How to Help Prevent It

✔ Dry feet carefully, especially between the toes
✔ Change socks regularly
✔ Wear breathable footwear
✔ Avoid staying in damp shoes
✔ Don’t share towels or footwear

Keeping feet clean and dry is key.

🦶 Why Choose SDC Foot Clinic?

Sharon is a SMAE-qualified Foot Health Practitioner
(Dip FH, MCFHP, MAFHP), fully insured and DBS checked.

She provides safe, professional foot care using vacuum autoclave-sterilised equipment, helping manage skin and nail concerns comfortably. If needed, she will always signpost or refer appropriately.

📍 Appointments Available

🚗 Mobile appointments across Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Red Lodge, Mildenhall & surrounding villages

🏥 In-clinic appointments at Croasdales Chemist, Bury St Edmunds town centre — Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

📞 Call, text or WhatsApp 07838 493550 to book.

👣 Healthy feet start with healthy skin.

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