General Foot Care in Forest Hill

We provide routine foot care for people who have difficulty managing their own nails or skin, or who simply prefer a professional approach to keeping their feet comfortable.

Nail care

We trim and file thick, difficult-to-cut or abnormally shaped nails and manage problems such as:

• Thickened or damaged nails after trauma
• Nails affected by fungal infection
• Mildly ingrown or curved nails before they become severe

Where needed, we discuss longer-term options such as nail surgery or fungal nail therapies.

Corns and callus

Corns and callus develop in areas of high pressure or friction. Left alone, they can become very painful and make walking difficult.

We gently remove painful corns and reduce callus using sterile instruments, then look at why they are forming. Footwear changes, padding, orthotics or simple pressure-relieving devices may help reduce recurrence.

Skin conditions

We diagnose and manage common skin complaints affecting the feet and ankles, including:

• Plantar warts
• Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)
• Dry, cracked heels and dermatitis

Where appropriate, we recommend suitable creams, sprays or further medical review.

Who benefits from general foot care?

General podiatry care is often helpful for:

• People who cannot safely reach or see their feet
• Those with conditions such as diabetes, circulation problems or arthritis
• Anyone with ongoing discomfort from nails, corns or hard skin

Common problems we see in general foot care

General foot care is mainly about keeping people comfortable and mobile, particularly when self-care is difficult. It often overlaps with:

• Ball of foot pain where callus or corns are part of the problem
• Bunions and big toe joint pain affected by shoe pressure and skin changes
• Flat feet and overpronation that contribute to rubbing, callus or nail issues

Book a general foot care appointment

If your nails, corns, callus or skin problems are uncomfortable or difficult to manage at home, a general foot care appointment can help. You can book online or call the clinic to arrange a suitable time.

Lefort Podiatry provides general foot care for patients from Forest Hill and surrounding suburbs including Blackburn, Vermont South and Burwood East.