The Podiatry & Laser Clinic Ltd

25/07/2026

🦶 Let's talk about Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)

Itchy, peeling skin between your toes? You're not alone — athlete's foot is a super common fungal infection, and despite the name, you definitely don't need to be an athlete to get it! It loves warm, damp places like locker rooms, pools, and sweaty shoes.

👀 Signs to look out for:
✔️ Itching or burning (especially between the toes)
✔️ Redness, peeling, or cracking skin
✔️ Dry, scaly patches on the soles

✅ What helps:
• OTC antifungal creams/sprays (like Daktarin or Lamisil) — stick to ONE product at a time
• Dry your feet thoroughly after washing
• Wear breathable shoes & moisture-wicking socks
• Sandals in public showers/pools = your friend

⚠️ See a podiatrist if it doesn't improve after 2–4 weeks, spreads, or looks infected.

It's common, it's treatable, and it's nothing to stress about but if left untreated it can infect the toenails and that's so much harder to treat.

Take care of those feet! 💙



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12/05/2026

It is limerick day today!

There once was a tired pair of feet,
who suffered when they had to compete,
the right 5th toe had a corn,
left 1st toenail ingrown,
and the skin on the heels overgrown.

The podiatrist she had a blade,
and deftly came to their aid,
enucleate here, anaesthetise there,
out came the corn as big as a horn,
ingrowing nail removed with flair,
and 10k completed they were walking on air.

The limerick is just a wee riddle,
but feet need serious di**le
If you've an ache or a pain,
look up the name,
a podiatrist will help you walk happy again.

27/04/2026