Skin & Nail Treatments
Targeted in-clinic procedures for fungal nails, warts, corns, and stubborn skin lesions.
What Skin & Nail Treatments Involve
Skin and nail treatments are a suite of in-clinic procedures matched to your specific diagnosis. Rather than relying on a single approach, our clinicians select the modality that best suits the lesion type, severity, and your overall health profile.
Each treatment is selected after a clinical assessment, because the right procedure depends on accurate diagnosis. For symptoms and causes, see our Skin & Nail Conditions page.
Treatments We Provide
PACT Photodynamic Therapy
Advanced fungal nail treatment
Nail Surgery
Partial or total nail avulsion with phenolisation
Cryotherapy
Controlled freezing for plantar warts
Sharp Debridement
Removal of corns, calluses, and hyperkeratosis
Fissure Care
Treatment of cracked heels and dry skin
Fungal Skin Treatment
Targeted care for athlete’s foot and tinea
Spotlight: Advanced Fungal Nail Treatment with PACT Therapy
Fungal nail infections are notoriously difficult to clear. Oral antifungals work but carry risks of liver toxicity and drug interactions, which often rule them out for elderly patients, diabetic patients, and anyone on multiple medications.
PACT (Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy) is a clinic-based alternative that uses a topical photosensitising gel activated by a specific wavelength of LED light. The activated gel destroys fungal cells directly within the nail bed without affecting surrounding tissue.
Why patients choose PACT
- No oral medication, no liver toxicity, no drug interactions
- Safe for diabetic, elderly, and immunocompromised patients
- Painless treatment with no downtime
- Each session takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes
- Suitable when topical lacquers and oral antifungals have failed
What to expect
A typical course involves four sessions spaced one week apart, followed by maintenance reviews as the new healthy nail grows out. Most patients see visible improvement within three to six months, in line with the natural growth rate of the toenail.
Treatment Matched to Diagnosis
Lesion Type
Recommended Treatment
Typical Sessions
Fungal nail (onychomycosis)
PACT therapy
4 initial sessions
Ingrown toenail (recurrent)
Nail surgery with phenolisation
Single visit
Plantar wart
Cryotherapy or excision
3 to 6 sessions
Corn or callus
Sharp debridement
Every 6 to 12 weeks
Cracked heels
Fissure care and offloading
1 to 3 sessions
Athlete’s foot
Topical antifungal protocol
2 to 4 weeks
Treatment Matched to Diagnosis
- Lesion Type
- Fungal nail (onychomycosis)
- Recommended Treatment
- PACT therapy
- Typical Sessions
- 4 initial sessions
- Lesion Type
- Ingrown toenail (recurrent)
- Recommended Treatment
- Nail surgery with phenolisation
- Typical Sessions
- Single visit
- Lesion Type
- Plantar wart
- Recommended Treatment
- Cryotherapy or excision
- Typical Sessions
- 3 to 6 sessions
- Lesion Type
- Corn or callus
- Recommended Treatment
- Sharp debridement
- Typical Sessions
- Every 6 to 12 weeks
- Lesion Type
- Cracked heels
- Recommended Treatment
- Fissure care and offloading
- Typical Sessions
- 1 to 3 sessions
- Lesion Type
- Athlete's foot
- Recommended Treatment
- Topical antifungal protocol
- Typical Sessions
- 2 to 4 weeks
How a Visit Works
1
Clinical Assessment
Review of symptoms, history, lifestyle factors, and any prior treatment attempts.
2
Diagnostics If Needed
Nail or skin scraping, fungal culture, or dermoscopy for accurate identification.
3
Procedure
The recommended treatment is performed in clinic using sterile, medical-grade equipment.
4
Aftercare and Recall
Written care instructions, dressing if needed, and a scheduled follow-up to monitor response.
Why Professional Treatment Matters
- Accurate diagnosis prevents wrong treatments and worsening lesions
- Sterile procedures reduce the risk of secondary infection
- Targeted modalities outperform generic over-the-counter remedies
- Particularly important for diabetic and immunocompromised patients
A Real-World Note on Why This Matters
In a clinical evaluation of PACT for onychomycosis (Gilaberte et al., Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2017), photodynamic therapy demonstrated meaningful clinical and mycological improvement in patients unsuitable for or unresponsive to systemic antifungals. For patients who cannot take oral medication, PACT bridges a real gap in care.
About Our Clinic & How We Help
Emerald Hill Podiatry is among the few clinics in Singapore offering PACT photodynamic therapy alongside the full conventional skin and nail toolkit. This means the recommendation is matched to the lesion and the patient, not to the equipment available. All procedures are led by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
Book Your Skin & Nail Treatment Consultation
Stubborn nail or skin problems rarely resolve with home remedies alone. Schedule an assessment to find out which modality will clear yours most effectively.
Our Clinic
- Palais Renaissance 390 Orchard Rd, #10-03 Singapore 238871
- +65 8044 9825
- [email protected]
By appointment only
