The problem with feet
Many foot problems can take a long time to improve. In some cases, it may not be possible to fully cure the condition, but it can often be managed to keep you comfortable and reduce symptoms.
Foot issues can be caused by many factors, including the shape of your feet, viruses, fungal infections, age-related changes, underlying health conditions, injury/trauma, and even the shoes you wear.
By visiting a properly trained practitioner, many of these problems can be treated, symptoms can be relieved, and in some cases the condition may be improved or resolved.
Why does my corn keep coming back?
Because the pressure or rubbing that caused it and callous, is still there. Corns form to protect the skin, so if the cause doesn’t change (tight shoes, bony pressure points, toe shape or how you walk) it can return. Regular treatment helps to keep them comfortable. to slow the reccurrance usually needs pressure reduction (better footwear, padding or insoles and even surgery).
Will my verruca go away on its own?
Sometimes, yes — verrucas can clear without treatment as your immune system fights the virus.
However, they can take months (or even years), and some become painful, spread, or are hard to shift.
If it’s sore, spreading, or not improving, treatment can help manage it and speed things up.
Why is my fungal nail taking ages to go away?
Fungal nail infections are slow to clear because nails grow very slowly—especially toenails. Even when the fungus is treated, the damaged nail has to grow out.
If the infection is in the nail matrix (the root of the nail) it can take much longer and may keep coming back until new healthy nail grows through.
Regular treatment and nail care can help improve results and support healthy regrowth.
Why is my fungal nail taking ages to go away?
Fungal nail infections are slow to clear because nails grow very slowly—especially toenails. Even when the fungus is treated, the damaged nail has to grow out.
If the infection is in the nail matrix (the root of the nail) it can take much longer and may keep coming back until new healthy nail grows through.
Regular treatment and nail care can help improve results and support healthy regrowth.