Nails

Ingrown Toe Nails

Onychauxis is a thickening or overgrowth of the nails. The nails may become discoloured turning white, yellow, red or black. If the nails are red or black, it is usually a consequence of dried blood beneath the nail plate. Thickened nails can be caused by trauma, fungal nail infections and systematic diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, poor circulation, diabetes and cancer.

At Mint Foot Care, our podiatrists are able to diagnose and treat onychauxis. Routine medical pedicures may be recommended to maintain adequate nail health.

CALL US TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OR BOOK ONLINE NOW.

Latest News

CHILDREN
Common Foot Problems to Watch Out For in Children

A child’s early years are critical to the growth and development of their feet. During this crucial stage in their lives, it’s important to make sure that their feet are developing correctly. Identifying warning signs or abnormalities early can help with treating foot conditions before they become worse. If you want to make sure your […]

Date:6 February 27, 2019
NAILS
The Most Common Causes of Nail Fungus – and How to Avoid It

A fungal nail infection – also known as Onychomycosis – is undoubtedly one of the most annoying and irritating foot issues you can have. This infection is notorious for being difficult to remove once it’s settled in, requiring multiple treatments and a lot of patience to eliminate completely. It’s also an issue that people of […]

Date:6 February 20, 2019
PODIATRY
5 Ways to Proactively Care for Your Feet at Home

Our feet are among the most easily abused parts of our bodies, so it’s important to take care of them and make sure they recover well at home every day. Fortunately, caring for your feet at home is easy if you know what to do. With proper care and maintenance, your feet can stay strong, […]

Date:6 February 20, 2019
NAILS
So, You Have Nail Fungus – How Do You Get Rid of It?

Nail fungus is a contagious infection that can be difficult to get rid of, so you’ll want to treat it as soon as possible if you have it. Unfortunately, DIY treatments and home remedies often won’t do for nail fungus, especially if you have a severe case that requires more intensive treatment. If you want […]

Date:6 February 20, 2019
UNCATEGORIZED
School Shoe Checklist

The average child can spend anywhere up to 1500 hours per year in their school shoes so the importance of selecting the right shoe is quite often underestimated. Shopping for children can be stressful so Mint Foot Care has developed a checklist to take some of the stress out of finding the right shoe. Key […]

Date:6 January 21, 2019
SKIN
Sweaty, Smelly Feet

Each foot contains 250,000 sweat glands. In one day, each foot can produce more than a 240ml of sweat! Sweat does not smell. It is the bacteria on our skin that feeds off our sweat, excreting waste which produces a strong odour. The main reason some peoples feet smell worse than others is that some people […]

Date:6 October 2, 2018

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA