Foot Conditions
Fungal Nail InfectionsScales or streaking, crumbling, flaking, and yellow spots on your toenails may be signs that you have a fungal infection. This can occur from fungi entering your toenail because of its moist environment.
Symptoms may develop slowly. You may get the fungus because of a medical condition like diabetes, exposure to contaminated nail instruments, use of a public place like a swimming pool or locker room, or a skin injury near your toenail. Nail infections can be very persistent and may require an antifungal medication available with a prescription. More info> |
Hard SkinA callus is an area of hard, thickened skin on the foot that forms in response to pressure or friction, usually through poor-fitting shoes. When pressure is concentrated in a small area, a corn, which has a central core, may develop. If the pressure is not relieved, calluses and corns can become painful.
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Verruca'sWarts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin caused by a virus. They spread easily though skin contact and touching infected surfaces.
The main symptom of a wart or verruca is a small, rough lump on the skin. More info> |
Athletes footAthlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually begins between the toes. It commonly occurs in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tightfitting shoes. Signs and symptoms of athlete's foot include a scaly rash that usually causes itching, stinging and burning.
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Corns & CallusesCorns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure. They most often develop on the feet and toes or hands and fingers.
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Cracked HeelsThis is the breaking apart or splitting of hardened, callused skin on the heel of the foot due to pressures such as standing and walking being applied. The hardened skin loses its elasticity and causes splits (fissures) to occur. These splits can become painful as they expose deeper, softer and more tender skin. As a result, bleeding can sometimes occur which could also lead to infection.
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