Yellow Toenails: Causes and Fixes from a Sydney Podiatrist
Yellow toenails are toenails that have lost their clear pink-white colour and taken on a yellow tint. The most common cause is a fungal nail infection, but polish stains, injury, ageing and some health conditions can change nail colour in the same way. The fix depends on the cause, so work out which one you […]
Toenail Fungus or Melanoma: How to Tell the Difference
Toenail fungus or melanoma is the question many people ask when a nail changes colour. Toenail fungus is common. It turns a nail yellow, white or brown and leaves it thick and crumbly. Subungual melanoma is a rare skin cancer under the nail. It shows as a dark brown or black band or spot that […]
Fungal Nail Laser Treatments in Sydney: Cost and Results
Fungal nail laser treatments use low-level light to kill the fungus that lives in and under an infected nail. The light passes through the nail, damages the fungal cells and supports healthy new growth. A session takes about 12 minutes, causes no pain and needs no recovery. Most courses run four sessions. Nail fungus, or […]
Nail Fungus Photos: What Each Stage Looks Like on Toenails
Nail fungus photos show a nail that has turned white, yellow or brown, grown thick and started to crumble. The medical name for the infection is onychomycosis. Fungi live in and under the nail and feed on keratin, the protein that builds the nail. The infection starts as a small spot near the tip and […]
Childrens Shoes Wide Fit: 5 Picks for Sydney Parents
The best childrens shoes wide fit options come in true width fittings, not just a longer size. Start with Clarks for school and dress shoes. Choose New Balance for sport and PE. Try Bobux for babies and toddlers. Look at Surefit for sandals and boots with wide toe room. Use The Athlete’s Foot when you […]
Girls School Shoes: 5 Styles Compared by Fit and Wear
The best girls school shoes hold the heel, bend at the ball of the foot and leave a thumb’s width of space at the toe. For most primary girls, a leather Mary Jane or T-bar is the safest pick. Older girls do well in a buckle strap or a lace-up. Every girl needs a separate […]
School Shoes: 5 Places to Buy Online for Boys and Girls
The best school shoes match the length and width of both feet, use leather that lasts the year, fasten with a firm strap or lace, and meet your school’s uniform rules. For wide or narrow feet, pick Clarks. For clear prices and free returns, pick Harrison. For active kids, pick Ascent. For sport days, pick […]
Boys School Shoes in Sydney: 5 Leather Styles Compared
The best boys school shoes for most boys are black leather lace-ups. They hold the heel, grip the instep and last a school year of footy and playground wear. Leather Velcro suits boys in Kindergarten to Year 2. Sport-style and slip-on shoes suit schools that allow them. Expect to pay $60 to $170 for a […]
Toe Walking: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What to Do
Toe walking means walking on the toes or the balls of the feet, with the heels off the ground. Toddlers do it as they learn to walk, and most children come down onto their heels by age 2 or 3. When doctors find no cause, they call it idiopathic toe walking. In some children, a […]
Fungus from Nail Polish: Can It Cause or Spread Infection?
Fungus from nail polish is the fear that painting your nails can give you a fungal infection. Polish is no direct cause. Fungi get into a nail through damage and damp, and a polish bottle is a poor way to carry them. Polish can hide an existing infection, trap moisture and delay treatment. A shared […]