Foot Health Info

Exercise is very important for a healthy body. One common exercise often done all over the world is jogging. Many regular runner do complain of itchy feet . Itchy feet while running or jogging can cause discomfort and maybe cut short your exercise. There are several causes of itchy feet while running, understanding these causes will go a long way to help tackle this irritation and get you back to your regular running routine. Below are some of the causes. Causes of itchy feet while running   Athlete’s Foot Athlete foot is a fungal infection which can affect the feet or cause itchiness during running or jogging. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot thrive more in moist and warm environment. It is common with people who take part in sporting activities. This disease is contagious, so, it can be spread from one person to another. People are likely going to get it when they come in contact with contaminated surfaces like socks, shoes and even the floor. If you stay more in sporting

Itchy feet can make you uncomfortable when they occur. The skin tends to itch when they are dry. This occur more when there is cold weather or during winter. For those who live in the tropical regions of the world where temperature is high, they tend to have dry feet especially in harmatan seasons. At this time, the skin becomes dehydrated and thereby causing the skin on your feet to itch.   Since the feet usually get dried during winter , it is necessary to to prevent and soothe the condition. Here is how to go about it: Drink the right quantity of water daily. I used the word “right quantity” because the amount of water you are expected to drink depends on the weather condition in your locality. In other words it depends on the amount of water you are likely going to lose as a result of the weather condition. Drinking water is necessary to prevent the skin from getting dry. Certain foods can cause allergies for you. So, it very important to watch the kind of food you eat. If

In one of my previous posts, I wrote on cracked skin around the toes. Today, we will be looking at how to get rid of peeling skin on feet. It may surprise you to know that sometimes dry cracked skin may develop at the soles and heels of your feet. And this could lead to peeling heels and soles of the feet. Fungal infection could be responsible for this kind of foot condition. And athlete’s foot is a kind of fungal infection that could be responsible or result in this kind of fungal infection especially when you experience itching in the affected part of the feet. How To Get Rid Of Dry Peeling Skin From The Soles And Heels Of Your Feet Below , you shall learn or find out how to get rid of dry peeling skin from the soles and heels of your feet. Try home remedies, it helps to get rid of peeling skin at the soles and heels of the feet. One way to do this is to soak your feet for about 10 to 15 minutes in a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar. Do this two times daily u

When people talk about foot peeling, they often sometimes refer to adult. But in actual fact, foot peeling can also occur in children. Several factors or reasons could be responsible for feet peeling in children. The most common among them range from excessive sweating, dry skin on feet , medication, and so on. In this article, you shall learn the causes and possible treatment of feet peeling in children. Causes of feet peeling in children There are several causes of peeling feet in children. Below are some of them: Athlete’s foot: Athlete’s foot is a fungal skin infection that often affects the feet. It often affects the areas around the toes. Children with athlete’s foot can also experience foot peeling. Read this post to learn how to prevent athlete's foot in children . Dry Feet: Dry Feet is another cause of kids feet peeling. In fact, it is very common among children. For more information on how to tackle dry feet see this article on how to stop dry fe

For those with diabetes, they have to be careful as certain foot problems are usually associated with diabetes. Even though the foot problems listed below can affect anybody, diabetic sufferers should understand that having of these could cause a serious problem for them and which can lead to amputation. In this article, I will share with you some of the foot problems common with diabetes. Athlete’s foot: This is a fungal infection that affects the feet. It causes itching, cracking which can be red. Diabetes sufferers should treat athlete’s foot when they occur to avoid any complication. Contact your doctor for proper examination and treatment. Calluses: This is a condition of the foot which result in the building up of hard skin usually underneath the foot. Calluses can be caused by skin abnormality, improper shoe fitting and uneven distribution of weight on the feet. There are foot care tips that will help you get rid of calluses. It is important that you discuss this wit

Athlete’s foot is a condition of the foot that can affect any individual irrespective of their age or whether they are athletes or not. Athlete’s foot is quite common in elderly adult probably due to poor hygiene and poor health. If you have an elderly adult or you are in charge of taking care of elderly adults and they are complaining about itching especially in the areas between the toes, then it will be wise to check the feet for signs of athlete’s foot. Some of the signs of athlete’s foot include itching, burning sensation, pain, odor due to bacterial infection of the skin, dryness of the soles, cracked skin may occur. Athlete’s foot in elderly adult is very different as a result of reduce or loss of feelings in their feet, weaken immune system. When an elderly adult starts complaining of itching and scratching of the feet, it could be far more complicated foot problem. The best thing to do in this situation is to take your elderly to a podiatrist to properly check the

When your foot becomes dry with rash developing which becomes itchy as time goes on. Then, it could be that you got athlete’s foot. How do you know when that itchy foot rash on your feet is athlete’s foot? Athlete's foot which is also referred to as ringworm of the foot, is a fungal infection that affects the skin especially the skin of the feet. I sometimes ago wrote a post on athlete's foot . You can check it out to get better understanding on the disease. Before going to the ways to know if your itchy foot rash is athlete's foot, I would want to say that it is advisable to consult your doctor to properly evaluate your foot to tell what could cause that itchy rash. However, the following could help tell if your itchy rash is athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot usually occurs in the areas or spaces between the toes . So, when you start developing itchy foot rash in the areas between the toes which tends to peel or which peels, then, it probably means you have athlete’

Athlete’s foot can actually be prevented when you observe good foot cleanliness. By keeping your feet clean, you are making your feet unfavorable for the fungus that causes athlete’s foot to flourish. Just in case you are interested in finding out ways to prevent athlete’s foot, here are tips to help you out. Ensure your feet is always clean. Wash your feet regularly with a good soap. Anti-fungal soaps can help you have fungus free feet. When washing your feet ensure you don’t forget the areas in between your toes as this is the areas where athlete’s foot fungus normally manifests. Dry your feet and ensure it stays dry after performing certain activities or after every daily routine. For example it is advisable to dry your feet after swimming, bathing, etc. Dry your feet with towel that has not been infected. One way to avoid using infected towel is to avoid using other people's towel or avoid sharing your towel with someone else. Don’t forget the areas in between your t

Athletes foot which is also known as Tinea pedis is a common fungal infection that affects the feet. It is a contagious infection that develops between the toes. Despite the fact that it affects people who play sports more because of the environment where they are found, it can affect just anybody. Athlete foot is not peculiar or restricted to athlete, it infect them more because they stays more in an environment that is favorable to the fungal that causes athletes foot. The fungus grows in an environment that is warm and humid. It is spread by direct contact with contaminated surfaces. In other words you get infected when you have an encounter with the fungus that causes athlete foot. Athletes Foot Symptoms The symptoms of athletes foot are often visible in the spaces between the toes. Some of the common symptoms of athletes foot include the development of rash in the skin between your toes which may cause the toes to become itchy, red, burning, blister, cracked, etc