If you have suffered from years of recurring ingrown nails or persistent fungal infections, you may have reached the point where a temporary fix is no longer enough. At Harley Medical Foot and Nail Clinic, we often encounter patients who have had their nails trimmed or partially removed multiple times, only for the problem to return within months. When we perform toe nail removal in London  as a last resort, we often include a critical, 60-second step called phenolisation to ensure that the...

Many patients ask us: If you remove the nail, is it gone forever? At Harley Medical Foot and Nail Clinic, the answer depends on the goal of your treatment. For some, we remove the nail to allow a healthy one to grow in its place. For others, especially those who have suffered chronic nail conditions for years, we perform a permanent removal to ensure the pain never returns. If you are opting for nail removal surgery in London , here is the reality of the recovery and what your toe will...

If you have been nursing a sore, red toe for a few weeks, you are likely hoping it will simply grow out on its own. At Harley Medical Foot and Nail Clinic, we see many patients who try to manage the discomfort with wider shoes or careful trimming, only to find the pain returning with a vengeance. While many minor cases can be managed with routine podiatry, there comes a point where conservative care is no longer enough. Recognising when your condition has crossed the line into a clinical...