We know for many people, the thought of visiting a clinical environment can be a little daunting. With that in mind, rest assured we’ll make your experience as comfortable as we can. We’ve broken down the treatment protocol in detail to give you a better understanding of what to expect when you visit the clinic. […]
Fact 1: You ought to start today to clear your nails by summer Cold laser is a proven way to kill nail fungus however clear nails will only appear as fast as your new nails grow. Toenails only grow around 2mm per month, so it will take around 6 months for a noticeable level of clear […]
Latest analysis on nail fungus by the World Health Organization indicate 1 in 10 people have experienced onychomycosis across the globe. The rise of the disease has increased alongside the spike in diabetes, immunosuppression and aging populations. The ageing population has had a particular influence on the increase of fungal diseases as these infections are […]
Understanding the anatomy of your nails to understand nail fungus It’s important to understand the anatomy of your nails to appreciate: Your nails are like a stack of sheets of paper If you took the opportunity to look at a normal nail under a microscope it looks like a stack of sheets of thin paper […]
Post Treatment care is critical to reduce nail fungus reinfection risk Once you’ve completed cold laser treatment at the clinic, it’s important to follow our post treatment plan to kill the fungus. Your nails have an irregular shape and there are a lot of places for new fungus spores to hide out. Your nails have openings […]
Nail fungus is surprisingly common. Ask around and most people have either experienced it at some stage or they know friends or family who have. Typically, it’s usually caused as a consequence of nail trauma, such as an ingrown toenail, a stubbed toenail or accident where a heavy object is dropped onto the nail. This […]
Not only is a nail fungal infection a serious condition, it’s presence can negatively impact your confidence and lower your self esteem. Unfortunately, there can be a stigma attached to the condition and often our clients are embarrassed by it. They often dread the onset of summer given their reluctance to be seen in bare […]
I’m often asked by long suffering nail fungus clients – why don’t the topical creams purchased from the pharmacy work for me? The answer to this question lies in the fact nail fungus lives beneath the nail, in the nail bed. Unfortunately the topical creams have no way of penetrating through the nail into the […]
Have you bought shoes online lately? Have you ever purchased a pair of uncomfortable shoes in the hope that you will ‘break them in’ over time? Shoes serve to protect our feet, however, poorly fitting shoes can cause a myraid of foot problems including bunions, corns, hammertoes, stress fractures and more. Mirco trauma to the […]
When dead, hard skin (or callus) builds up around the heels, or the ball of our feet, it increases the amount of pressure on the soft tissue surrounding these areas. This can cause discomfort when you’re standing, and over time it may cause the skin to breakdown, leaving painful cracks and fissures – especially common […]
