Typically, when discussing the benefits of proper nutrition, most people highlight improvements to heart health or a shrinking waistline. However, proper nutrition can also improve the health of your feet. Effects of nutrition of feet There are several medical conditions that affect foot health, many of which are affected by nutrition. Some of these conditions […]
A pedicure is a great way to pamper yourself and groom your feet; but be careful, pedicures infections are very easy to pick up if your salon does not practice proper hygiene. Health risks associated with pedicures include everything from fungal foot infections to skin infections and viral infections. There are precautions you can take […]
An ingrown toenail is a painful condition that occurs when the corner or side of a toenail digs into the skin of the toe. The nail irritates the soft tissue of the toe, causing pain, redness, and inflammation. Treatment of ingrown toenails can be usually performed at home. If ingrown toenails become extremely painful, a […]
Persistent foot odor is an embarrassing and uncomfortable condition that affects people of all ages. Foot odor develops when feet perspire while wearing shoes. Bacteria that grown in the shoes and attach to the skin produce the unpleasant odor. The dark, warm environment within shoes provides a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria and fungi […]
Corns are small mounds of dead skin that form near pressure points on the toes. Corns are essentially a type of highly concentrated callus. They are cause by friction and pressure; namely, from skin being pressed against bony areas or rubbed against shoes. Corns have a hard, dense core that can press on tissue and […]
A callus is an area of thickened skin that develops on the soles of the feet. Calluses form to protect the skin from injury or damage cause by excessive pressure and friction. Calluses are a natural defense mechanism; they help cushion the feet and allow people to function without discomfort. However, calluses can become very […]
Burning feet, when feet feel painfully hot, is a condition that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It is especially common in diabetics and people over the age of 50. The symptoms may be mild or sever and can be indicative of everything from tired feet to a more serious medical condition, like neuropathy. […]
A bunion is a type of foot deformity that affects millions of men and women. Bunions form over time; they begin when the big toe drifts inward. This throws off the alignment of the foot, changing the angle of bones in the front of the foot and eventually leading to the development of the characteristic […]
A blood blister is a type of blister that develops when blood vessels are damaged near the surface of the skin. Blood blisters form after a pinching or bruising injury that does not actually break the skin. Since the blood cannot escape through an open wound, it collects needs a bubble under the surface of the […]
A blister is a fluid filled bubble that develops on the surface of skin. Foot blisters form from friction when skin rubs against shoes or another surface. This creates a tear in the epidermis, leaving a space between the layers of the skin, which eventually fills with fluid. Causes of blisters Blisters are caused by […]
