Nail Problems

Toenail problems are common and can affect people of all ages. You may notice a nail becoming thicker, discoloured, painful, brittle, misshapen or beginning to grow into the surrounding skin.

While some changes are caused by everyday pressure or injury, others may be associated with infection, skin conditions or changes to the way the nail grows. Because several nail conditions can look very similar, identifying the likely cause is important before deciding how best to treat it.

At FootMediX, we assess the nail, surrounding skin, footwear and relevant medical history to help determine what may be causing the problem and recommend an appropriate treatment or management plan.

Ingrown Toenail

The edge of the nail presses or grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness and sometimes swelling or infection. (Onychocryptosis)
Fungal Nail Infection

The nail may become yellow or white, thickened, brittle or crumbly and can gradually change shape. (Onychomycosis)
Thickened Nails

The nail becomes unusually thick and can become uncomfortable or difficult to cut. (Onychogryphosis0
Traumatised Nail

A damaged nail may become discoloured, thickened, loose or grow differently following an injury.
Black / Bruised Nail

Blood collects underneath the nail, producing a dark red, purple or black appearance and sometimes pressure or pain. (Subungual Haematoma)
Detached Nail

Part of the nail separates from the skin underneath, often appearing white or yellow beneath the lifted area. (Onycholysis)
Curved / Pincer Nail

The nail becomes increasingly curved and may pinch the skin along either side of the toe.
Brittle / Splitting Nails

Nails become fragile, cracked or begin separating into layers.
Nail Changes Associated With Skin Conditions

Conditions affecting the skin can also change the appearance, thickness or texture of the toenails.

Our Process

Appointment

We start by listening. Tell us about your symptoms, concerns, lifestyle and what you’d like to get back to doing comfortably.
Assess

We examine your feet and lower limbs, looking at movement, structure and function to better understand what may be contributing to your symptoms.
Inspect + Test

We examine the nail and surrounding skin to help identify the likely cause of changes in its colour, shape, thickness or growth, allowing us to recommend the most appropriate treatment.
Treatment Plan

We bring everything together to create a personalised treatment plan, with clear recommendations designed around your findings, needs and goals.