Problem Solving
Corn (Heloma)
Explained simply: A corn is a painful, localised thickening and harden of the skin, which occurs as a result of local pressure. This then creates a hard conical shape with a broad base, on the surface of the skin with a point that extends down into the toe, pressing on the nerve endings causing pain.
There are two types of corn:
1) Hard (dry) (Helma Durum)
Hard corns form as the
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Fungal Infections of the nail (ONYCHOMYCOSIS)
Fungus of the nail is an infection that feeds of the dry keratinised nail tissue to survive.
TYPES and CAUSES
External (infections on 1 or 2 nails)
Neglect/poor hygiene e.g. communal showers etc
Trauma/injury
General contact
Internal (infection visible in most nails)
Poor diet/nutrition
Illness (bulimia, anorexia, nervosa)
Medication
Hormonal
Psoriasis of the nail (n
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Ingrown Toe Nails
INGROWN TOE NAILS happen for various reasons. Usually those affected have a predisposition to the condition and only need a slight reason (of the following) for it to be activated.
As the result of a trauma or poor clipping to the side of the toe nail plate resulting in a nail spur (splinter of the nail) which pierces into the nail fold area as the nail grows forward. When shoes are worn,
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Dry Skin / Cracked heels (Xerosis)
Painful, embarrassing and often a sign of trouble.
Causes of dry skin on the feet.
going barefoot and not moisturising (most common)
wearing rubber based footwear that draws the moisture from the feet
Chemicals or hot pools
Medication
Not using a Gehwol moisturiser and many more...
General dry skin and calluses on the feet are the result of the skin losing water. The reason for th
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