Tinea Manuum (Fungus in the Hands) Tinea manuum is a fungal infection that affects one or both of your hands. The infection affects the outer layer of your skin. Signs of tinea manuum include dry, thickened skin on the palms and itchy, round patches on the back of your hands. Tinea manuum usually occurs with […]
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What is a Tailor’s Bunion? A Tailor’s Bunion (also known as a bunionette) affects the fifth toe. It is a common foot condition affecting the fifth metatarsal bone at the base of the little toe. Named after Tailors who would often sit cross-legged, putting pressure on the outside of their feet and leading to
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Clinisept+ Clinisept+ gently cleanses the skin to provide high levels of antimicrobial protection, containing no harsh chemicals it provides an ideal environment for rapid skin recovery. Although it has a water-like look, the antimicrobial cleaning solution it contains produces incredibly high levels of hygiene without using alcohol, allowing application without stinging or irritation. Some
What is Erythromelalgia? Erythromelalgia is a rare illness that mainly affects the feet and, less normally, the hands (extremities). It is marked by extreme, burning pain of affected extremities, severe redness (erythema) and increased skin temperature which may be occasional or almost continuous in nature. Erythromelalgia is also known as Mitchell’s disease or erythermalgia.
What can I do to protect myself from bunions? Bunions are a very common feature and become more prevalent as we age. On the rarer occasion we also see clients present with something called a hallux varus which mechanically could be defined as a more stable foot type nevertheless it however presents with other
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How to have healthier feet? Have you ever wondered what are the best ways on how to have a desirable feet? Or even how you can keep your feet as healthy as possible? Keep Them Clean. When you shower, don’t forget to wash your feet. Some people may think that because they are standing
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What is Mees’ Lines? Mees’ lines occur when you have white lines or bands on your fingernails or toenails. They may be a sign of a severe underlying medical condition, such as kidney failure or arsenic poisoning. Mees’ lines and nail damage or Muehrcke lines might be mistaken for one another. The lines run
Things to consider in buying shoes The significance of wearing comfortable shoes when starting an exercise regimen cannot be overstated. It will be much simpler to stay active and get in shape if you wear decent, comfortable shoes, whether you use them for walking, running, hiking, or team sports. Choosing the right footwear is
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What should we look for when buying trainers? The shoes should conform to the shape of your feet, and not the other way around. Therefore, a new shoe should be the right length and width for your foot. Besides the right shoe size and width, an optimal fit, skillful workmanship and the use of
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Brannock Device – A Foot Measuring Device Did you know that foot sizes are different from shoe sizes? Do you want to know your exact foot size? This is possible as there is a device for it! The Brannock Device foot-measurer is meant to determine the correct shoe size giving ample room for comfort.
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