The cracked heels, rough to the touch, is one of the problems most commonly affecting the feet. This generally is due to one of the parts most subject to friction body and, therefore, more vulnerable to cuts or abrasions. Also it affects the dry skin formation and callus areas. OneContinue Reading
The ingrown nails or ingrown toenail is an annoying and painful ailment. They occur when the toenail grows inward, which can cause pain, swelling and redness. Too tight shoes and little manicured nails can make us vulnerable to our feet to suffer from such ailments, being the toenail which mostContinue Reading
The athlete’s foot is the name that defines a fungal infection that can affect anyone, whether an athlete or not. A fungus which attacks the skin of the foot is responsible for giving rise to a pervasive and equally contagious infection. But we are going to see more closely whatContinue Reading
The chilblains, whose medical name is perniosis, is a swelling of the skin, mainly in the hands, the feet and ears, which causes burning and itching and it is caused by excessive cold. Chilblains appear therefore linked to the winter months, being the most vulnerable women to suffer them. WhatContinue Reading
Yoga not only relaxes your body, it is a balm for your feet. We propose some simple exercises you can do at home to relieve fatigue and accumulated throughout the day hassles. Not always pay enough attention until start discomfort (from a simple rash to a feeling of heaviness), andContinue Reading
If we have a healthy foot, and walk barefoot along an area where there is no risk of being damaged, this habit can report us some interesting benefits. Did you know for example that can help relieve back pain? Exercising our foot, move it, it is essential not without reasonContinue Reading
The defects of the nails (changes color, streaks, thickening …) should not be underestimated, as this small part of the feet can relieve many disorders whose symptoms, precisely, can manifest in the nails. Its can appear on the nails of one or both feet. Let’s see what problems we alertContinue Reading
Some conditions are minor and often more cosmetic than a risk to your health. Hammertoes are one of those conditions that may or may not “need” treatment depending on how much they bother you, but there are options — both surgical and non-surgical — that may make treating your hammertoesContinue Reading
The very cold winter may promote the development or aggravate foot problems; hence the importance of a series of basic care, such as wearing a proper shoes, not too tight, and avoids moisture in the feet. A strong and healthy foot is essential for enjoying a good quality of life.Continue Reading
Onychomycosis, infection caused by fungi, can affect both toenails and hands. Easily identifiable, as we shall see, this is a condition that should be diagnosed and treated. What is the indicated treatment and that symptoms the snitch? Let’s look more closely at how to strengthen the nail care to preventContinue Reading