Foot Health Info

The feet are a very vital part of our body, but many of people take it for granted. Many people treat the feet as though they are not supposed to be maintained, they force the feet into tight shoes and heels, maintaining poor hygiene and do all sorts of things to the feet. As a result these cause several problems to the feet and body including diseases such as athlete’s foot, smelly feet, pain the knee, hip and back and which in most times causes us to breakdown. To prevent them, you must start caring for you feet today. The following tips will help you have healthy feet and prevent complications common with poor foot care. Tips Wash your feet daily – morning and evening. When washing, pay attention to the skin in between your toes as these areas can house some bacteria which can cause foot disease. Also dry your feet after wash also pay attention to the areas between your toes. Pay attention to your toenails by trimming the nails. Purchase the right size of shoes,

Cracked feet is one of the symptoms of dry feet. Cracked feet can occur along side other symptoms of dry feet. Cracked feet may become severe when there is a deep cracks in the affected area called ‘fissure’. Anyone can develop cracked feet especially in the winter and in the harmattan seasons in the tropical regions of the world. Cracked skin develops more on the hands and feet. The areas of the feet most prone to the development of cracked feet are the heels. When the skin of the feet is open, it becomes exposed to bacteria and fungal infections. Cracked Feet Causes Dry and cold weather can cause cracked feet. When there is excessive cold or dry weather outside and when you expose yourself to such weather, then you are likely going to develop cracked feet. This is common during the winter in the temperate region and the harmattan season in the tropical region. When you are obese or when you gain excessive weight there tends to be an extra weight on the feet which can ca

Dry feet  (Xerosis) is a condition that can affect anyone. But, its common with those with athlete’s foot or diabetics or those who don’t moisturize their feet regularly with products containing moisturizer. Dry skin around the heels can cause crack due to the severity of the feet dryness. People with dry feet can also experience other symptoms such as itchiness of the feet , cracks in the feet , rash (usually as a result of itching, peeling of the skin , etc. In this article, you are going to learn about the causes, prevention and possible treatment of dry feet. Dry Feet Causes Essentially, dry feet are caused by lack of moisture in the skin. However, there are several factors that can cause dry feet. They include the following: When a person lose more water than he/she takes in , they get dehydrated. And once dehydration sets in, it often leads to dry skin which also include the skin of the feet. As one gets older, the skin loses its suppleness and this cause the

Have you had to deal with a smelly feet? I tell you its problematic and embarrassing. You find it difficult to take off your shoes and socks in places where there are people because of the unpleasant smell from the feet. In this article you are going to learn about the causes of smelly feet, how to prevent it and possible treatment for smelly feet. What causes smelly feet? Sweaty feet is one of the major causes of smelly feet. Although, sweat itself is odorless, it creates an environment that favors the growth of bacteria that causes smelly feet to strive. The causes of sweaty feet can also cause smelly feet. For example, putting on shoes and socks, that does not allow your feet to breath for many hours. Wearing socks made from nylon and polyester can also cause excessive sweating which can lead to smelly feet. The hair on the feet may also contribute to the intensity of the smell by increasing the surface area for the bacterial to strive. How to prevent smelly feet Pre

Have you ever had to deal with itchy feet? If you had, you must agree with me that it is a very irritating and annoying experience.You feel like picking anything you find around to scratch your feet. Itchy feet can affect anyone.This post has information on itchy feet meaning, symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment. Itchy Feet Meaning Itchy feet means an irritating sensation around the feet that cause a desire to scratch. You can read about other meaning of itchy feet. I wrote a post about it sometime ago. Itchy Feet Symptoms Some of the itchy feet symptoms include the following; Itching of the feet and the toes. This could be mild or severe itching. Inflammation of the feet. There could be bleeding of the skin due to constant itching. What Causes Itchy Feet? Itchy feet causes include the following: Wearing of shoes or socks while they are wet. Bacteria strive most in this environment. Not properly drying the feet before wearing shoes or socks.

Every year thousands of people die from mosquito bite especially bites from malaria carrying mosquitoes. Most of these deaths occur in sub-Sahara Africa and children below the age of five are the worst hit! There is a discovery that will be useful in reducing the spread of malaria by eliminating malaria carrying mosquitoes. This is being made possible by scientist in Tanzania. These scientists have developed a trap that would help to get rid of mosquitoes after studying their magnet or attractiveness to smelly socks. It is predicted that the trap when completely develop will aid the reduction in the spread of malaria. This is because, the trap when fully developed is expected to attract up to four times as many mosquitoes compared to human. When the mosquitoes finally enter the trap, they would be killed by insecticide which will be fixed in the trap. It is expected that the trap could help to reduce the spread of malaria which is transmitted by mosquitoes. And this will be massi

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