J&L Health

20/06/2025

This patient came in with large cracks on their heels that were painful to walk on. We removed all the painful callus and applied a nourishing and soothing specialist podiatry moisturiser. Here are the before and after pictures.

If you are suffering from sore cracked heels and want to get your feet summer ready now the warmer weather is upon us please feel free to contact us on 01483 425437 or podiatry@jandlhealth.co.uk.

12/05/2025

A reminder that throughout May we are offering 10% off all treatments at our clinic in Queen Street including treatments for ingrown toenails, verrucas and initial and biomechanical assessments.

If you would like to book an appointment with us feel free to pop into the clinic to see us or call us on 01483 425437.

25/04/2025

To help get your feet ready for summer we are offering 10% off all appointments booked in May at Godalming Podiatry Clinic.

If you would like to book an appointment with us please call 01483 425437 or visit our website www.podiatryfootclinic.co.uk

03/04/2025

This patient came in with sore cracked heels that were painful to walk on. We removed all the painful callus and applied a nourishing and soothing specialist podiatry moisturiser. Here are the before and after pictures. The patient left pain free.

If you are suffering from sore cracked heels and want to get your feet summer ready now the warmer weather is upon us please feel free to contact us on 01483 425437 or podiatry@jandlhealth.co.uk.

24/03/2025

Last week this patient came in with a large painful corn between their toes. Due to the corn being so painful they were struggling to walk and wear shoes comfortably.

Corns are caused by pressure or friction over bony areas, such as a joint, and they have a central core which may cause pain if it presses on a nerve.

Hard corns are the most common and appear as a small area of concentrated hard skin up to the size of a small pea usually within a wider area of thickened skin or callus. This may be a symptom of the feet or toes not functioning properly.

Soft corns develop in a similar way to hard corns but they are whitish and rubbery in texture and appear between the toes where the skin is moist from sweat or from inadequate drying.

Here are some pictures of before and after the treatment. The treatment lasted approximately 30 minutes and the corn was easily and carefully removed. The patient left pain free, walking comfortably in their shoes.

If you are suffering from a corn or something similar, please come into our clinic or give us a call on 01483 425437.

20/02/2025

Verrucas - What are they and how do we treat them?

Verrucas are usually small, circular areas of white skin, characterised by small black dots, that appear on the sole of the foot. They can appear as raised ‘lumps’ or can be flat in appearance. They can also appear between the toes, and less commonly on the top of the foot. They can be painful and can easily spread to cover large areas of the foot.

So how did I get a verruca?

Verrucas are caused by a viral infection known as HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). It is transferred to the body via skin-to-skin contact. Wet, soft, ulcerated or sore skin areas are more likely to develop verrucas.

This means the most common places to pick up a verruca are swimming pools or communal baths, showers and changing rooms (anywhere damp you might walk barefoot). Essentially, a verruca is passed on to you from another person. You are more likely to develop verrucas if you are immuno-suppressed (for example taking certain medications or having an existing condition that affects your immune system). A person who is immuno-suppressed might also struggle to successfully treat a verruca.

What happens if I just leave my verruca?

A few things could happen if you were to just leave a verruca alone without treating it.

1: Your body’s immune system eventually recognises the verruca (this could take many years) and removes it.

2: Verrucas usually form over weight-bearing areas of the foot (forefoot and heels are most common). Because of this, you could develop a build up of callus over the area, which could become uncomfortable to walk on.

3: The verruca could develop or spread to other areas of the foot, making it harder to treat the viral infection. This is known as a ‘cluster’ or ‘mosaic’ verruca.

How can I treat my verruca?

Firstly, you should consult a podiatrist to make sure that the lesion in question is in fact a verruca. Treating verrucas are generally low-risk, however applying these treatments to a lesion that is not a verruca, could have serious consequences. Once the verruca is diagnosed, there are multiple treatments available, all with varying levels of effectiveness. Generally, the aim of treatment is to get your body’s immune system to recognise the HPV viral infection inside of you and to essentially ‘kill it’. This can be a tricky task as our immune systems do not recognise viral infections easily.

Treatment will usually begin with ‘debridement’ of the area - removing overlying calloused skin or verruca tissue with a scalpel blade. Then, at J&L Health, we provide the following treatments:

Cryotherapy: The verruca is ‘frozen’ using nitrous oxide with a high-powered cryo gun. The cold temperature aims to kill the surrounding skin cells and the verruca tissue with it.The amount of time taken to freeze the area will vary depending on its size and location, with larger lesions requiring more treatment.

Salicylic Acid 60%: A topical solution of salicylic acid is applied to the verruca site. Salicylic acid breaks down and softens dead skin cells/verruca tissue, making it easier to remove. The acid will be applied and kept on the skin via a dressing for up to 4 days to get the best effects.

Verruca Needling: Verruca needling is a minor surgical procedure involving a local anesthetic injection. Needling is the use of a needle to pierce the verrucae lesions to create a cellular response at the site of the verruca. When there are multiple lesions the primary and largest are targeted.The area is cleansed and a sterile needle is used to pierce the verruca. This is repeated over and over to the lesion. Once completed a light dressing is applied with a deflective pad which needs to remain in place and dry for 24hours.

Electrosurgery: Electrosurgery involves the excision of verrucas or corns on the foot. You may need to undergo surgery when you have not responded to conservative methods of treatment. Electrosurgery involves holding a small probe which gives out an electric current against the verruca, causing it to dry out. The dry tissue is then easily removed with a scalpel. By carrying out this treatment, more of the corn or verruca can be removed than it would be with a standard treatment. A small wound below the corn or verruca is created, which normally heals within a few weeks. This procedure is performed under a local anaesthetic.

If you think you are struggling with a verruca, then please book an appointment with us either via our website or by calling 01483 425437.

20/02/2025

17/02/2025

We are delighted to share some of the fantastic reviews our patients have left us on Google. We value your feedback and are thrilled to hear about your positive experiences.

31/05/2024

Our lovely patient had been suffering with these warts on her finger for 4 years. Having tried at home treatments, as well as cryotherapy, and acid therapy we decided that it was best to do some needling…and what a fantastic result 🥳 swipe to see the process ➡️ Photo 1: Pre-op
Photo 2: 2 weeks post-op healing
Photo 3: 3 weeks post op-healing
Photo 4: 3 months post-op, almost complete resolution, which will continue to improve. We could not be more delighted, as is the patient ✨

21/04/2024

We wanted to wish all of our patients who are running the London Marathon today the very, very best of luck ✨🏃 we've worked with so many of you over recent months and we can't wait to hear how brilliantly you've all done! Our very own Director, Hannah, will be there to cheer you all on today too! Hannah is volunteering her brilliant podiatry skills as part of the medical team, for all the runners who need assistance, Go Hannah! 🦶🥳

18/04/2024

Summer is just around the corner and we know that a lot of you will be starting to looking at your feet wondering how you can get them looking fabulous, ready for those sandals! 🩴

Whilst Podiatrists and nail polish don't always go together, we know that many of you love it (as do some of us too!), particularly for holidays and any special occasions 💅.

We often deal with a lot of the side effects of incorrect use of nail polish or poor practices so we've popped together this handy guide to keep those toenails beautifully healthy this summer. There was actually too much to fit in to this one, so please pop any questions below or for more tailored advice, speak to your Podiatrist.

17/04/2024

WHAT IS ELECTROSURGERY? ⚡️

Electrosurgery involves the excision of verrucas, corns or other benign lesions on the foot. You may need to undergo surgery when you have not responded to conservative methods of treatment.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE SURGERY? 👣

Electrosurgery involves holding a small probe which gives out an electric current against the lesion causing it to dry out (dessicate). The dry tissue is then easily removed with a scalpel. By carrying out this treatment, more of the lesion can be removed than it would be with a standard treatment. A small wound below the corn or verruca is created, which normally heals within a few weeks.

Electrosurgery is performed under local anaesthetic. Injections are given around your ankle or in your foot to numb the skin and deeper nerves around the corn or verruca site. You will be awake during the electrosurgery but will not be able to see the procedure or feel any pain, apart from the injections.

Once your foot is numb, the electrosurgery will be performed. Following the procedure, a dressing will be applied to your foot. The procedure normally takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the size of the lesion.

If you would like to know about Electrosurgery and find out whether this procedure would be suitable for you, call us today on 01483 425 437 📞