Hallux Valgus / Bunion
It is the deformity that the big toe deviates towards the second toe (outwards) while the first metatarsal head appears swollen or “bony”. There is an inherited predisposition to this deformity but inappropriate, tight shoes deteriorate the problem. This condition should be managed when painful but also personalized advised should be seeked for preventative measures.
It is called the condition in which the arch of the foot is significantly reduced or even absent. The arch of the foot develops from the time a child begins to walk and is usually completed by the age of 8 years.
The pressures on the soles of the feet when the arch of the foot is reduced are different from those of a normal foot. Many times flat feet remain asymptomatic but others can cause pain when walking on the feet, knees and even hips.
The most common problems with toes are deformities. These deformities could be hereditary or acquired due to inappropriate footwear or a combination of both. Additionally, such deformities occur in some arthritis or neurological diseases.
Dry skin
Dry skin often occurs on the feet when the skin loses its moisture resulting in cracking or peeling. Symptoms commonly associated with dry skin include itching, flaking, and stretch marks. Sometimes dry skin can be the result of chronic diseases (i.e. Diabetes) so it should not be neglected. In most cases, dry skin is treated with intense hydration, but there are also cases that need special treatment.
Onychocryptosis / Ingrown Toenail
It is called the condition where the side of the nail has penetrated the skin. It may present inflammation as well as pain, and it is difficult to treat without professional help. The most common causes are tight shoes, incorrect nail trimming, hyperhidrosis, and obesity.
The skin is the largest organ of the human body with a total weight of about 4 kg. It is an elastic shell of the body that maintains its ability to regenerate and essentially acts as a mediator between the external environment and the sensitive interior of the body, i.e. it is the part that comes in direct contact with the environment. It is considered to be a sensory organ because it allows us to perceive the stimuli of the environment, produces vitamins and prevents the loss of moisture from the body.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease where blood glucose is higher than normal. According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 246 million people worldwide live with diabetes and an additional 7 million people develop diabetes each year.