Ingrown toenails are nails that have grown into the skin at one or both corners or sides. When both sides of the toenail are ingrown, the whole nail and growth plate are removed surgically or chemically through a procedure known as total matricectomy. When only one corner of the nail is ingrown, the podiatrist may do a partial matricectomy. After surgery, the body produces a "false nail" — tough skin that looks like a real nail in a few months and may even be polished much like a real nail. Having the toe securely bandaged, patients can continue regular activity within a week or so.

We have only one pair of feet for the whole of our life, but rarely look after them - read how taking some simple steps can really benefit the health of your feet and enjoy showing them off this summer!

A pedicure is one of the best ways to get your feet ready for the Summer months. All year long our feet are cramped up in shoes or sneakers. With the Summer approaching, it is the time to let your feet, to strut their stuff! remember when I worked on Wall Street, in New York City. I had to take two trains to get there, not to mention the hundreds of stairs going up to the street and down to the subway.