Your medical consultation and registration is free and you are under no obligation to purchase any treatment after your consultation. Details of all side effects, including rare side effects to be aware of, are listed in the patient information leaflet (PIL). As a podiatry practice in London, Marion Yau and her team of highly experienced professionals treat people experiencing a range of difficulties with their feet. Our experienced dermatologist will explain all of your treatment options and help you to decide the best programme for you. All our consultants hold substantive contracts with the best Dermatology centres in leading NHS hospitals.

My nurse was very attentive and knowledgeable and took the time to explain the procedure and answer all my questions. If you have grooves and ridges in the center of your thumb that look like the ones shown in this picture, you may have developed a habit of picking at (or pushing back) the cuticles on your thumbnails. I was surprised at how affordable the treatment was and I was seen within 4 days of requesting an appointment. Some report soaking the affected nail(s) in Listerine or vinegar for 5 minutes a day to dry out the affected nails. Results are much faster than with creams and solutions, with most treatment courses lasting 12 weeks.We believe it is important that you complete a medical consultation to ensure that the treatment option you are requesting is appropriate for your needs. If you notice white markings on the surfaces of the nails, file them off, soak your nails in water, dry them, and apply the medicated cream or lotion. Let’s take a look at the common and less common causes of finger- and toenail conditions our dermatology team diagnoses and treats.

They have always been pleasant and polite upon my arrival, minimal waiting times and timely and safe blood result sharing. Brittle, soft, or splitting nails: Known as onychoschizia or onychorrhexis, these findings become more common with advancing age. Patients and providers alike often think psoriasis is a skin and joint disease, but some psoriasis manifests in the nails alone as crumbling, discoloration, or pitting. Some treatments for fungal infection are applied directly to the nail (topical), while others are taken in pill form (oral).Paraffinum Liquidum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic Triglyceride, Aroma, Lanolin, Retinyl Palmitate. I went for a blood test and was very well taken care of throughout, especially the practitioner that took my blood who was patient with my questions. Candida onychomycosis, where the nail is affected by an overgrowth of yeast, tends to affect the nail folds (the skin around the nail) of the fingers.

Getting a microbiological diagnosis can tell us exactly what’s causing your symptoms so we can precisely tailor the best treatment for you. All our products are genuine UK medicines and are dispensed by our partner pharmacy based in the UK. Marion’s team of Podiatrists, Foot Health Practitioners and Doctors have many years experience in Chiropody, foot health, Podiatry and Podiatric Medicine. You may also prefer a topical fungal nail treatment if you are concerned about the side effects of taking fungal nail tablets such as Lamisil or terbinafine. Anytime you think you have a fungal nail infection or any nail problem, and treating it at home doesn’t help, see your doctor or podiatrist (foot doctor).Both the CDC and the FDA warn against treating this common childhood condition on your own with non-prescription treatments.

The location of the practice is very central and was only about a 10 minute walk from the nearest underground station, although if I had attended by car it looks like there is multi-story car-park immediately next door. See a health care provider for foot care if you have a condition that causes poor blood flow to your feet. Nail infection, or onychomycosis, may affect just one nail to begin with, but it can spread to other nails.No need for a referral from a GP or a consultant, they always have booking slots readily available, the members of staff are very friendly and the results are sometimes ready on the same day.