19 September 2017 | Admin  Chilblains occur when the blood vessels in the skin become inflamed due to exposure to the cold. They can appear on the feet and toes causing the skin to become red, itchy and swollen. They normally subside within 7-8 days.In severe cases the skin can become cracked, leaving the area sore. This is when blisters and ulcers can form. People who have poor circulation, suffer from allergic response to low temperatures, or have a poor diet, are often prone to chilblains... |
19 September 2017 | Admin  Corns and calluses are areas of hard, thickened skin that develop when the skin is exposed to excessive pressure or friction. They commonly occur on the feet and can cause pain and discomfort when you walk. Corns are small circles of thick skin that usually develop on the tops and sides of toes or on the sole of the foot. However, they can occur anywhere. Corns are small circles of thick skin that usually develop on the tops and sides of toes or on the sole of the foot... |
19 September 2017 | Admin  Foot odour is a common problem, caused by excessive perspiration and the growth of bacteria on the feet. Even the most fastidiously clean people can suffer from foot odour. There is a range of simple treatments available to address this problem. Feet are a breeding ground for bacteria. Each foot has 250,000 sweat glands and produces about a cup (500 ml) of sweat daily. Excessive perspiration, combined with bacteria, can cause offensive foot odour... |
19 September 2017 | Admin  When the skin on the heels becomes dry, usually this is a cosmetic problem. But in some cases, cracks (fissures) occur, which can lead to bleeding, leaving the skin very sore. Wearing the wrong footwear can contribute to this condition. Symptoms include discolouring of the heel, in most cases yellow, a hard growth of skin, especially on the outer edge of the heel, cracks and bleeding, pain while walking. Causes of cracked heels include walking around barefooted or in footwear such as thongs, sling or open backed sandals which drys out the feet... |
12 September 2017 | Admin  Flat feet (also called pes planus or Fallen Arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground.In a person with fallen arches, one or both feet may be flat on the ground, and shoes may wear unevenly, especially on one side, or they may wear out more quickly than usual. Depending on the severity of the problem, symptoms include hardening of the skin, corns may appear on the soles of the feet, which will become tender... |
