Problem 1: Nail fungus (onychomycosis)
How to recognise it
- The nail changes colour — yellowing, browning, whitening
- The nail becomes brittle, breaks, splits at the edge
- Thickened, hardened nail plate
- Unpleasant odour
Why treatment matters
Fungal infections don't clear up on their own. Left untreated, they progress and spread to other nails and the skin of the feet (athlete's foot).
What we do at J'ADORE
Podology diagnosis — visual assessment, with a lab sample taken if needed
Mechanical debridement — removal of infected tissue, preparing the nail plate for pharmacological treatment
Topical treatment — Loceryl (amorolfine), Canespro (urea), podology preparations — applied straight after debridement
Protection of neighbouring nails
> ⚠️ Nail fungus is NOT an indication for a hybrid or gel manicure — the polish traps the infection and makes it worse. Hybrid manicures are possible only once the infection has cleared.
Problem 2: Ingrown nails (unguis incarnatus)
How to recognise it
- Pain along the lateral nail fold — especially when walking in shoes
- Redness and swelling of the lateral fold
- Possible discharge or granuloma at the site of ingrowth
Causes
- Incorrect cutting (too short, at an angle)
- Shoes that are too tight
- Genetics (nail shape)
- Micro-injuries
Treatment at J'ADORE
Nail correction with an orthonyx brace (Fraser or 3TO) A metal or plastic brace gradually lifts the side edge of the nail — pain-free and effective, without surgery. Correction time: 3–6 months.
Fold debridement Removal of excess skin and granuloma, restoring normal anatomy.
Offloading the painful area
Problem 3: Corns and calluses (helomata)
Types
- Callus — a flat, widespread area of thickened skin on the sole
- Corn (heloma durum) — hard, cone-shaped, wedged deep into the tissue — very painful
- Soft corn (heloma molle) — between the toes, in a moist environment
Treatment
Mechanical removal by a podologist, combined with orthopaedic insoles or correction of foot pressure distribution.
Problem 4: Diabetic nail care
People with diabetes need extra care with their feet — skin damage heals more slowly, and infections can become serious. Our J'ADORE specialist holds a certificate in diabetic podology.
Problem 5: Concerning skin changes on the feet
Viral warts (verrucae plantaris), petechiae and discolouration require proper diagnosis, and often careful podology intervention.
When to see a podologist rather than a salon
- Condition: Healthy nails, routine care — Salon (pedicure): ✅ — Podologist: —Condition: Healthy nails, routine careSalon (pedicure): ✅Podologist: —
- Condition: Nail fungus — Salon (pedicure): ❌ — Podologist: ✅Condition: Nail fungusSalon (pedicure): ❌Podologist: ✅
- Condition: Ingrown nail — Salon (pedicure): ❌ — Podologist: ✅Condition: Ingrown nailSalon (pedicure): ❌Podologist: ✅
- Condition: Deep corns — Salon (pedicure): ❌ — Podologist: ✅Condition: Deep cornsSalon (pedicure): ❌Podologist: ✅
- Condition: Viral warts — Salon (pedicure): ❌ — Podologist: ✅Condition: Viral wartsSalon (pedicure): ❌Podologist: ✅
- Condition: Diabetes + foot care — Salon (pedicure): ❌ — Podologist: ✅Condition: Diabetes + foot careSalon (pedicure): ❌Podologist: ✅
- Condition: Nail psoriasis — Salon (pedicure): ❌ — Podologist: ✅Condition: Nail psoriasisSalon (pedicure): ❌Podologist: ✅
