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12 articles on Skin
Athlete's foot: How to recognise it and get rid of it permanently
Persistent itching between the toes or flour-like scaling on the soles of the feet often indicates tinea pedis. Learn how professional debridement and consistent hygiene prevent recurrences.
14 min read
Atopic Eczema on the Feet: Itching, Cracks, and Proper Basic Care
Atopic dermatitis on the feet burdens affected individuals in daily life through painful cracks and distressing itching. Targeted skin barrier care and selecting appropriate footwear provide noticeable relief.
13 min read
Gently removing calluses on the feet: Why mechanical planing causes harm and what helps dermatologically
Severe calluses on the heels and balls of the feet are not merely a cosmetic issue, but a protective reaction of the skin to mechanical stress. Attempting self-treatment with callus planes risks painful injuries and accelerated recurrence of hyperkeratosis.
12 min read
Corns on the Foot: Causes, Safe Removal, and Effective Prevention
A corn can make every step an agony. Learn how professional podiatric treatment provides rapid pain relief and how to effectively prevent recurrent pressure calluses.
13 min read
Cracked heels and fissures: Medical causes and podiatric therapy
Painful heel fissures significantly impair daily mobility. Learn how rhagades develop and what treatment options modern podiatry offers.
11 min read
Dry skin on feet: Care that proves effective
Feelings of tightness, desquamation and painful heel skin are signs of an impaired epidermal skin barrier. This guide explains the physical mechanisms of action of urea and lipids and outlines practical treatment approaches.
12 min read
Eczema on the Foot: Contact Allergy or Athlete's Foot?
Itching, reddened skin on the foot often presents a puzzle for affected individuals. This specialist article explains the differences between contact allergy and mycoses, as well as the steps required for proper care.
13 min read
Foot Blisters: Proper Care, Preventing Infections, and Avoiding Pressure Points
Friction and pressure quickly lead to painful blisters on the foot. Refined wound management and biomechanical protective measures ensure healing and effectively prevent tissue damage.
12 min read
Foot odour: an objective look at the bacterial causes
Severe foot odour is not a consequence of poor hygiene, but the result of biochemical breakdown processes on the skin. This guide explains the underlying causes, from skin bacteria to footwear choices, and outlines effective remedies.
11 min read
Plantar Warts on the Sole of the Foot: Causes, Differentiation and Low-Pain Podiatric Therapy
A plantar wart on the sole of the foot causes a sharp, stabbing pain with every step. Precise podiatric debridement and targeted therapeutic procedures allow the infection to be treated effectively and without unnecessary tissue damage.
12 min read
Psoriasis on Feet and Nails: Targeted Care and Podiatric Support During Flare-ups
Psoriasis pedis and nail psoriasis require specialised, extremely gentle care. Learn how to correctly assess symptoms such as pitted nails, differentiate them from nail fungus, and reduce pain.
12 min read
Sweaty feet: Medical expertise on hyperhidrosis, odour development, and foot health
Excessive moisture on the feet is not merely a cosmetic nuisance, but a dermatological challenge. Learn how moist skin compromises the tissue barrier and which podiatric as well as home measures provide lasting relief.
14 min read
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