Posts by Dianne
Potty Purple Pod and the Patient Skin Lesion – Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month and I thought I’d share a recent patient story with you… One of my regular patients came to see me recently and asked me about this lesion on her ear. It had been bothering her for sometime, but with the problems that people are having these days in getting…
Read MoreDianne has the Audacity to Recommend Competitors, is she Mad?
Who do I recommend and why? You might be thinking, ‘Dianne, have you lost the plot? Why would you recommend other podiatrists? You are going to lose business!’ IT’S ABOUT PROVIDING THE BEST SERVICE I’ll tell you why… I have always believed in providing the best service I can, even if that means it’s not me…
Read MoreWhat is an Ingrown Toenail?
How much do you know about ingrown toenails? An ingrown toenail is when a piece of the nail digs into the skin like a splinter, usually at the front corner of the nail. This can be painful and can cause swelling or even an infection. If you want to get a clearer understanding of what…
Read MoreChildren and Verrucas
“My child has a verruca; how can I get rid of it?” This is a common question that I get asked often, because it’s common for children to get verrucas. What might surprise you though, is my answer to this… Is your child in any pain or discomfort? Verrucas are a harmless skin virus, they…
Read MoreWhat Is Swift?
Don’t be surprised if you haven’t heard of the Swift treatment before. It’s a new technology, that was launched in the UK back in 2016. In fact, I was one of the first clinics to invest in the swift treatment and it’s transformed my treatment of verrucas ever since! I often get asked, what’s the…
Read MoreAre You Prioritising Your Feet?
Our feet carry us throughout our entire life, why wouldn’t you want to take care of them? We may all have busy lives but that’s no excuse for neglecting your feet. You should never ignore any part of your body; it deserves regular care and attention. Which is why I want to ask if you’re…
Read MoreAppointments & Prices
How do I book an appointment with the Potty Purple Pod and what’s the best option for me? How about we start with a consultation…. Whatever your problem, from cracked heels, ingrown toenails to verruca’s…how can Potty Purple Pod help? Let me just start by first saying this…. not all treatments are the same! Each…
Read MorePotty Purple Pod is Back
So grateful to be back in the clinic! From the 15th June 2020 Firstly, I hope that you’re all well and in good spirits! It is such a relief to tell you that I got back in the clinic for face to face consultations from 15th of June 2020. I can’t wait to see each…
Read More‘Yucky’ Toenails
“Manky” or “Yucky”toe nail – You won’t find these terms in a text book, but its what people often refer to their nails as when they describe them to me when I ask them about what is bothering them that they want my help with. Often what they mean is their nail looks odd, the…
Read MoreA Verruca Success Story
Lea’s verrucas before treatment I expect you have landed here because you are sick and tired of trying to shift that embarrassing, ugly, painful, lumpy verruca, yes? Let me guess, you have tried ‘everything’, from duct tape, bazooka gel and that freezing stuff you can get in the pharmacy and none of it has worked,…
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