Onychomycosis (OM) or Fungal Nail infections are common. They're not serious but they can take a long time to treat and many patients dislike the appearance of them as they can cause the nail to become thickened and discoloured. Onychomycosis mainly occurs in your toenails but can present in your fingernails too. Fungal nail infections are caused by an overgrowth of fungi in, under, or on the nail. These fungi thrive in warm moist environments - (think sweaty socks or shoes.)

When looking for a new pair of shoes here are a few things to consider; Size Our feet can change sizes as we get older so it’s important to get them measured before purchasing a pair of new shoes. A lot of shoes shops will offer this service free of charge if you ask. Toe Cap Look for a shoe with a deep toe cap - this will prevent those pesky corns on our toe joints. You should be able to wiggle your toes easily! Fastening Choose a shoe with an adjustable fastening such as l