CHILDREN’S NAIL & SKIN
Ingrown toenails, verrucas or painful blisters in children?
Children's feet are susceptible to painful ingrown toenails from tight shoes, as well as stubborn plantar warts (verrucas) caught at swimming pools or school. Our podiatrists provide gentle, pain-free treatment for young patients
COMMON PROBLEMS
Nail & skin issues in children
Frequent paediatric dermatological concerns include:
- Red, swollen, or painful toenail borders (ingrown toenails)
- Stubborn verrucas (plantar warts) on the sole of the foot
- Itchy skin or peeling between toes (athlete's foot)
- Friction blisters from sports or new school shoes
We specialize in gentle techniques so children feel calm and comfortable.
In-clinic treatments provide quick relief for painful ingrown nails.
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CAUSES
Why do these develop?
Active routines and growing feet create specific risks:
Tight school shoes & socks
Pressure on growing toenails forces nail edges into surrounding skin.
Incorrect nail trimming
Cutting nails rounded or too short leads to ingrown borders.
Communal barefoot areas
Verruca viruses and fungal spores spread easily at pools and sports changing rooms.
WHEN TO SEEK CARE
When to bring your child in
Book an appointment if:
- A toenail is red, discharging, or painful to touch
- A verruca causes pain when walking or pressing on the sole
- Home verruca treatments have not worked after weeks
WHAT TO EXPECT
Gentle treatment process
Fast, stress-free relief tailored for young feet
Gentle examination
Checking the toe or skin lesion with minimal discomfort.
Immediate relief
Painless clearing of ingrown nail spikes or verruca debridement.
Prevention advice
Teaching proper nail trimming and shoe fitting.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Child-friendly treatment
Safe, effective options for paediatric nail and skin care:
We prioritize patient comfort and anxiety-free care for every child.
- Gentle conservative ingrown toenail clearing
- Minor nail procedures under local anaesthetic if needed
- Paediatric verruca treatments
- Footwear and hygiene education
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OUR CLINICIANS
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Matthew Francis
Clinical Director / Managing Podiatrist
Megan Kelly
General & High Risk Foot Podiatrist
Yaw Nimoh
MSK, Sports & Advanced Practice Podiatrist
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