Wishing all our patients a happy and healthy 2018. We look forward to seeing you (and your feet) all in the New Year!

With the onset of winter, now is the time when we step outside and our toes are exposed to the cold weather. The effect for a minority of people can be the development of small, mauve itchy patches on our toes - chilblains. Although rarely a problem for which we need medical attention they can be frustratingly itchy and painful for a few weeks every year. What are they? Chilblains (medically termed erythema pernio) are small purple areas that develop on areas of skin exposed