Cracked Skin
Excessively dry skin can cause splitting or cracking. WHAT CAUSES CRACKED SKIN? The most common cause of cracked skin on feet is excessively dry skin. If you are overweight and on your feet all day long, or if your skin is not soft and supple, cracking can happen. It can also be a sign of other health issues such as Athlete's Foot, psoriasis, or eczema. HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE CRACKED SKIN? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CRACKED SKIN? Excessively dry and cracking heels or skin on your feet. HOW IS CRACKED SKIN DIAGNOSED? If your skin is dry or splitting you may be suffering...
Drop Foot
Drop Foot, or sometimes called Foot Drop or Dropped Foot, is a term used to describe a neurological condition that makes it difficult to lift the front part of the foot. The symptoms of Drop Foot are varied due to the many possibilities of its potential causes. WHAT CAUSES FOOT DROP / DROP FOOT? Drop foot is caused by a weakness or paralysis of the muscles below the knee that are involved in lifting the front part of the foot. The causes of this are varied often times due to a combination of neurological, muscular, and anatomical problems. Specific causes of foot drop...
Foot Fatigue
Foot Odor is a foul smell that permeates from the foot primarily caused by bacterial growth from sweat. WHAT CAUSES FOOT ODOR? Foot Odor is primarily caused by sweat. Sweat itself is odorless, but it creates an environment for bacteria to grow and produce odor. WHAT CAN I DO FROM HOME FOR FOOT ODOR? WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT FOOT ODOR? Wear cotton or wool socks. Polyester and nylon socks provide less ventilation than cotton or wool. Always wear socks with shoes. Wearing shoes without socks causes more sweating and allows bacteria to grow. WHAT TREATMENTS CAN I DO FROM HOME FOR FOOT ODOR? Air out your...