The skin on our feet has a unique structure, designed to withstand constant pressure and friction. The outermost layer, the epidermis, is made up of several layers of cells that protect the deeper tissues beneath. š¹ Stratum corneum (horny layer): This is the tough, outer layer of dead skin cells. On the soles of the …
A recent article has highlighted the risk of being inactive and foot complications. It is thought that not walking or moving regularly may reduce the skin’s ability to tolerate stress. So how can you move more? How do you set small goals to increase your activity? What motivates you to get up and take some …
Complex Structure: Each foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Together, the bones in both feet make up about 25% of all the bones in your bodyā Sweat Glands: The feet have around 250,000 sweat glands, capable of producing up to half a pint of sweat per day. This …
Studies have shown that 75% of people complain their toenails are hard and difficult to cut, particularly as they get older. What causes toenails to become thick and hard? Thickening of the toenails can result from increased cell production and or slower nail growth. If the speed of cell turnover within the nail is increased …
Thickened toenails can be caused by several factors, including: 1ļøā£ Fungal Infections (Onychomycosis) š¹ The most common causeāfungal infections make nails thick, brittle, discoloured, and crumbly. 2ļøā£ Trauma or Injury š¹ Repeated pressure (tight shoes, running) or direct injury can damage the nail, leading to thickening. 3ļøā£ Aging š¹ As we age, nails naturally grow …
Nail changes unfortunately are a common side effect of chemotherapy. Peeling, discolouration, brittle or easily broken nails or nails that lift completely from the nail bed are not unusual.Ā The good news is that these changes are usually temporary. The nail consists of the nail plate, nail matrix, nail bed and nail folds – read more …
The most common cause of foot problems in people with diabetes is repeated pressure on particular parts of your feet, often caused when you walk. This repeated pressure causes hard skin to build up. If hard skin builds up it starts to press on the soft skin underneath it which can sometimes damage it and …
Are your feet longing to escape from the confines of your shoes and socks but you’re too embarrassed to bare your soles? Well you’re not alone – recent data from the College of Podiatry revealed that 6 in 10 of us suffer in silence when it comes to foot pain and 70% of us neglect …
A new report indicates that more people are struggling to look after their feet during COVID-19. The study undertaken by researchers at the University of Southampton and Solent NHS Trust, showed thatĀ COVID-19 restrictions led to an association of poorer foot health or foot pain and reduced physical activity during lockdown. Foot problems previously thought of …
Lipoedema is a condition thatās woefully under researched and misunderstood Yet astonishingly can affect around 10% of women and in rare cases can also affect men. A friend of mine recently told me that she was suffering with Lipoedema. Iād never really questioned her size, I assumed she was just curvy. As I learned more …
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