Organic Fruits & Veggies and the Feet Organic fruits and vegetables provide a wide range of health advantages for our overall well-being, including potential benefits for our feet. The health of our feet is indirectly supported by eating a diet high in organic fruits and vegetables. We are highly suggesting to avoid non-organic fruits […]
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Interdigital Psoriasis of the Feet Interdigital psoriasis (‘white psoriasis’ or ‘psoriasis alba’) is a distinct but atypical form of psoriasis. It is often missed as it is commonly mistaken for interdigital fungal infection. Interdigital psoriasis, intertriginous psoriasis, or toe web psoriasis are the terms for a psoriasis that affects the skin folds between the
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Spring Bank Holiday and the Developing Risk of an Achilles Tendinopathy With the last of the bank holidays this month we can hopefully take time out for ourselves to relax, explore new things or perhaps even go for long walks in nature with the hot weather soon to be arriving now is the time
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Cutaneous Larva Migrans Hookworm larvae, which typically infest cats, dogs, and other animals, are the source of the parasitic skin ailment known as cutaneous larva migrans. By stepping barefoot on sandy beaches or coming into contact with damp, soft soil that has been tainted with animal feces, humans can then become infected with the
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Terry’s Nails Terry’s nails are a nail disorder wherein over ⅔ of the nail bed appears white except for a red or pink strip at the nail tip and the lunula may or may not be present. Scientifically, Terry’s nails are a type of apparent leukonychia. Although this condition usually affects all the nails
Angel Wing Deformity Angel wing deformity defines as a nail plate thinning due to lichen planus. The nails affected by angel wing deformity typically thicken, harden, and become brittle. They may appear as yellowish or brownish in color, and the curvature can be severe, causing pain and discomfort. In some cases, the nail can
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Oedema and How It Can Affect Foot Function When Shoes Say ‘No More’ it might not just be because your foot is changing shape, (as we age our feet tend to increase by a size or more from the loss of ligament tension and the more splayed the foot becomes meaning footwear needs to become
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Osteoporosis and the Feet As you age, your bones start absorbing calcium at a slower rate. This process can become more prevalent as we age, and the body is unable to maintain bone growth. At this point, we lose bone mass faster than our body can create bone and if this condition continues, the
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What is a Splinter Hemorrhage Nail? Splinter hemorrhages, which develop beneath the nail, appear as tiny blood spots. Tiny blood vessels (capillaries) along the nail bed are damaged and burst, which causes it to happen. The nail bed is the skin underneath the nail. They look like thin wooden splinters. Trauma is the usual reason
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What is Phlegmasia Alba and Cerulea Dolens? Phlegmasia alba dolens (PAD) and phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) are uncommon conditions that result from acute, massive venous thromboembolism. These conditions are associated with deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremity and also have high associated morbidity and mortality. Also, Phlegmasia alba dolens (PAD) and phlegmasia cerulea
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