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Today I’d like to share something important with you.
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a case like this.

Let me introduce what we might call “Her Majesty — the ulcer.”
More precisely, this is not yet a fully developed ulcer, but a pre-ulcerative condition that is already quite clearly expressed.

A woman came to see me thinking she had pain from an ingrown toenail.
However, once she arrived, it became clear that there were no issues with the nail at all.
Instead, there was a small callus located on the pad of the toe.

As soon as I touched that callus, it was obvious this was not a simple skin thickening:
a grey, serous exudate began to drain immediately.
At that moment, it became clear that this was not a minor issue.

The patient is elderly, approximately 75 years old.
She has impaired vascular trophism in the lower limb, high cardiovascular risk, and multiple comorbidities.
In addition, her lifestyle is not ideal — smoking and occasional alcohol use are present.

From my side, I performed the part of care that was appropriate and safe at this stage:
— drainage of the exudate,
— removal of local hyperkeratosis that was irritating the wound and preventing healing,
— offloading of the affected area,
— wound care and dressing.

After that, the patient was referred to her treating physician for further medical management.

Why am I sharing this with you?

There are specific high-risk groups.
And what may appear at first glance to be a simple, harmless callus
can represent a very serious risk for a person with diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

This can be the beginning of a trophic ulcer,
which, if left unattended, may progress to osteomyelitis, phlegmon, and other severe complications.

Please, take care of your elderly parents.
Pay attention to your own feet as well.
Do not ignore problems and do not assume that they will resolve on their own.

Very often, the opposite happens — the condition worsens.
And sometimes an extra week, two, or three can lead to very serious consequences.

Many of you know me as a foot care specialist.
I would also like to mention that I provide non-invasive removal of papillomas.

The procedure is quick, painless, and performed using a coagulation method.

The photos show the result before the procedure, during treatment, and 2.5 weeks after removal.
At this stage, only post-treatment pigmentation remains, which will gradually fade over the next few months.

If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact me directly.

Here’s another case from my practice.

A woman came to see me with a problem that had been bothering her for many years.
For some time, she ignored it. Later, she tried to address it through her family doctor, but unfortunately, that approach did not bring results. Eventually, she came to me.

I’m deliberately not going into details about the condition or the methods used. I don’t educate through Instagram, and I don’t want to encourage self-treatment. Every case is individual and should be handled by a qualified specialist.

The treatment took two months:
— first visit: proper treatment and a clear explanation of the care plan
— second visit: a check-up one month later
— third visit: a follow-up visit after another month

The result: the skin looks healthy, the problem is fully resolved, and it will not return.

If you’re experiencing foot-related issues, don’t delay and don’t experiment on yourself. Seek professional care and address the problem early.

Hello, dear friends.

Today I want to write a short post and ask you for a small favor.

I know that many of you read my page, many of you have come to see me and used my services. I’ve helped many of you solve one problem or another, and I truly appreciate the trust you’ve given me.

So today I would like to ask you to help me a little in return.

If you’re reading this post and you’ve had a positive experience with me, I would really appreciate it if you could share information about me with your friends, family, or close ones, or simply repost this.
You know that I run my practice honestly and ethically. I never push unnecessary visits, extra services, or try to sell things people don’t actually need.

Because of that, it often happens that someone comes in with a problem, we resolve it, and that’s it — our work together is done. As a result, there is always a natural turnover, and that’s why I’m interested in welcoming new clients.

Nothing works better than genuine recommendations and honest feedback. For you, this is a small gesture, but for me it can make a huge difference.

I’m not asking anyone to praise me or tell stories. Please do this only if you were truly satisfied with the quality of my work and everything I did for you. This is very important to me.

As for today’s post, I added an example of a core corn that someone had tried to burn with acid and treat in all kinds of ways — basically doing everything possible to make money off it.
But in this case, the problem had nothing to do with the skin.

The real issue was foot deformity, pronation of the fourth metatarsal head, and excessive mechanical load.
This is not a skin problem — it’s an orthopedic one.

Thank you all for your attention.
I would be truly grateful if you respond.

I want to show you a situation that may seem minor at first, but in reality can cause a lot of discomfort in everyday life.
In the photos — an interdigital corn. It can constantly ache, hurt while walking, make wearing shoes uncomfortable, and keep reminding you about itself almost every day.

The corn was professionally removed. And I want to say right away — the procedure is absolutely not painful. Many people are afraid that this is something harsh or unpleasant, but in reality everything is done gently and comfortably. You can see the result in the photos.

After the procedure, I always explain what needs to be done next so the problem doesn’t come back and the skin can recover properly. It’s important not just to remove the issue, but to understand why it appeared and address the cause.

If you’re dealing with something similar — there’s no need to put up with it. Even small problems like this can affect your day-to-day life, and they’re often much easier to solve than people expect.

One more thing I want to mention. Some people think I work only with problem feet — that’s not the case. I also provide aesthetic pedicures and preventive care treatments. You don’t need to be in pain or have a problem to come in. The care I offer is focused on preventing issues before they start, not just treating them after.

If you’d like to take care of your feet or treat yourself (or someone close to you) to quality foot care — I’ll be happy to help. Feel free to send me a message to book an appointment.

I opened my phone today, went through my photo gallery, and noticed a very interesting pattern.
This especially applies to issues like ingrown or deformed toenails.
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In the vast majority of cases, once people start feeling better, they suddenly disappear and stop coming to their appointments.
I don’t know exactly why this happens, but the fact is — it happens a lot.
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And for those who act this way, I honestly have some bad news.
Because in reality, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
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When we’re talking about ingrown nails, correction systems, and similar conditions, this is a process.
A technical process — almost like a production workflow.
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If you follow the process properly and do everything as recommended, the result will be exactly what it’s supposed to be.
But if you abandon the process halfway through, don’t be surprised if the final outcome is far from ideal.
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The same principle applies here.
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I don’t like forcing people or pushing services on anyone.
I work for results, and I always try to be honest and straightforward — explaining what needs to be done, why it matters, and what outcome to expect.
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And sometimes, to be honest, it’s frustrating.
You put in time, effort, and energy. You explain, guide, and genuinely try to help — and then the person just disappears halfway through.
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Then they come back.
Four months later.
Six months later.
Eight months later.
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With the exact same problem.
And they say, “Can you help me?”
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At that point, honestly, the motivation to help isn’t the same anymore.
Because everything was explained from the beginning: do this, this, and this — and you’ll get a good result.
You listened, nodded, seemed to understand… and then you vanished.
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Eventually, the problem comes back.
They remember about you, they’re suddenly ready to listen, ready to commit — but the right moment has already been lost.
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There are also people who listen carefully at first, then decide everything is “fine,” disappear, and never complete the full recovery or correction process.
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And later, when the issue returns, they say things like:
“I tried it, but it doesn’t work.”
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No.
It does work.
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I haven’t posted anything new in a while.
I’ll try to change that soon and start sharing more interesting and educational cases from my practice.

Today I’d like to talk about a not-so-typical case that I had earlier today.

A woman came in with calluses. When you look more closely, they were located not under the toe pads or typical weight-bearing areas, but along the side of the toe, as well as in several areas along the side of the heel.
In addition, she had visible changes to her toenails.

Because of these nail changes, she was convinced she was dealing with a fungal infection and tried to manage the problem on her own, but without success.

In reality, this is a very classic situation related to improper footwear — shoes that are too tight, too rigid, or simply not the right fit.
When certain areas of the foot are exposed to constant pressure and friction, the skin responds by thickening and building up, forming calluses.

Small subungual hematomas and the presence of onycholysis (partial separation of the nail from the nail bed) further indicate that the foot has been under ongoing pressure.
As a result, it’s not only the skin that is affected, but the nails as well.

Interestingly, while I was working and explaining all of this to her, she immediately ordered a new pair of shoes online.
Changing footwear is definitely the right step, but I don’t recommend buying shoes without trying them on.

I always advise going to a store, trying the shoes on, walking around in them, and paying attention to how they actually feel — where they apply pressure and where they don’t.
Wearing narrow or tight shoes on a regular basis can eventually lead to a wide range of issues, affecting not only the skin, but also the nails and the overall structure of the foot.

That’s why I always recommend prioritizing health and comfort over appearance alone.
And remember — your health is in your own hands.

It’s been several months since the loud law banning TPO in the European Union came into effect. There was a lot of noise from nail technicians. Every second “expert” on TikTok and Instagram felt the urge to jump in with their hot takes. Some complained, some celebrated, and others just quietly waited for the wave to calm down so they could get back to work. I waited too — and now I want to share my take on all of this.

TPO has been on the market for many years. It’s well known, and for a long time, it was considered safe. Then, for some reason, they decided to re-evaluate the research — and that’s where the circus started. As of today, there’s no published data confirming the carcinogenicity of this substance in humans or animals. All that talk about cancer and other horrors is just fairy tales. The only thing on record is its possible effect on fertility — and even that comes from rodent studies. Which, let’s be honest, isn’t the same as real people.

Then they simply took the substance and banned it. And if you dig a little deeper, this decision smells more like bureaucracy than common sense. The people signing these papers most likely have no real understanding of what’s actually happening. Everything was oversimplified. Nobody even stopped to think that the nail plate isn’t skin. It’s a dense, almost impenetrable barrier. Anyone who’s ever dealt with fungal infections knows this: if you want anything to get through, you have to file, clean, remove layers. Just applying something on top does nothing. The keratin density is so high the substance would basically have to perform a miracle to get through. Skin is different — it actually lets things in. But the nail? The nail is a fortress.

Let’s move on. When you apply gel polish, the TPO molecule goes through photopolymerization. The material goes under the lamp and hardens. More than 99% of TPO binds into a polymer structure, and only trace amounts remain. What started as a liquid becomes a solid coating that essentially locks the leftovers inside. Read the continuation ⬇️⬇️⬇️