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This document provides information about athletes foot, footwear tips, and common foot problems. It summarizes that athletes foot is a fungal infection between the toes that causes redness, scaling, and itching. It recommends washing feet daily, changing socks, and using anti-fungal creams. Poorly fitting shoes can cause corns, hard skin, and ingrown toenails. The document provides self-care tips and advises consulting a podiatrist for persistent or painful issues.
This document provides information about athletes foot, footwear tips, and common foot problems. It summarizes that athletes foot is a fungal infection between the toes that causes redness, scaling, and itching. It recommends washing feet daily, changing socks, and using anti-fungal creams. Poorly fitting shoes can cause corns, hard skin, and ingrown toenails. The document provides self-care tips and advises consulting a podiatrist for persistent or painful issues.
This document provides information about athletes foot, footwear tips, and common foot problems. It summarizes that athletes foot is a fungal infection between the toes that causes redness, scaling, and itching. It recommends washing feet daily, changing socks, and using anti-fungal creams. Poorly fitting shoes can cause corns, hard skin, and ingrown toenails. The document provides self-care tips and advises consulting a podiatrist for persistent or painful issues.
ALTHETES FOOT If you are unsteady on your feet, thin
soles shoes which have a good grip may
This is a fungal infection of the skin and be more suitable. Shoes with a high col- my cause itchiness, especially in between lar that hold the ankle in place may also PODIATRY SERVICES be helpful. SHEFFIELD the toes. The skin may be red, scaly, Try and buy shoes in the afternoon when PRIMARY CARE TRUST flaky, cracked or with small weeping blis- your feet will be at their largest ters. Try and have your feet measured to make A FOOT CARE Simple self care treatments sure you are buying the correct size INFORMATION GUIDE The best type of shoe is one with a lace Wash feet daily and dry well up, velcro or strap fastening, avoid slip especially in between the toes on styles as these tend to stretch when Change your hosiery daily and keep to worn for a while FOOT FACTS natural fibres such as cotton Shoes should have a round toe shape and Allow the air to circulate around the feet not squash your toes On average people walk between whenever possible, avoid wearing shoes Avoid high heels or mule styles 2,000 and 6,000 steps a day that make your feet hot and sweaty If you have trouble finding shoes to fit Creams, sprays and lotions are you due to misshapen or deformed toes There are 26 bones in each foot available to treat this condition ask ask your podiatrist for advice as many pharmacist for advice about which companies now sell shoes with extra are the best ones to use. depth or with a soft upper. Between 1-3% of the general If the conditions persists or is Severely deformed feet due to a population will have one or more particularly painful or uncomfortable medical problem such as arthritis may foot problem consult a registered podiatrist. require specialist footwear. Consult your GP for advice. Foot problems are more common in older people FOOTWEAR CONTACT INFORMATION The most commonly occurring foot problems are corns, hard Poorly fitting shoes can cause many skin, deformed toes and thick, common problems so it is important to Podiatry Services, Sheffield PCT, misshapen or ingrowing toe nails make sure your footwear is the right size Jordanthorpe Health Centre, 1 Dyche and shape for your feet. Close, Sheffield, S8 8DJ
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Avoid wearing slippers for long periods of time if possible, a light shoe with a proper fastening is more suitable to be worn in the Website: www.sheffield.nhs.uk/podiatry home WHAT IS COMMON FOOT PROBLEMS TOE NAIL PROBLEMS PODIATRY & WHAT DO CORNS & HARDSKIN (callus) Toe nails can become thicker as you PODIATRISTS get older or as a result of pressure, DO? trauma or a fungal infection. These are often formed as a result of Ingrowing toe nails are very painful at rubbing from an ill-fitting shoe, or the sides, and the surrounding area Podiatry is the modern term which has extra pressure being exerted on an area replaced the word chiropody. People trained may be inflamed and could be in the profession are now known as podia- of the foot due to a foot bleeding or weeping. Fungal trists not chiropodists. deformity or walking toenails are often discoloured, problem. thickened and crumbly in texture. Podiatrists are foot health specialists and deal with the assessment, Simple self care treatments Simple self care treatments diagnosis, treatment and management of the lower limb. Gently rub the area with a pumice stone Always cut toenails following the line or emery board of the toe and do not cut down the They deal with both simple and more com- Apply a moisturising cream to plex foot problems using a wide range of sides or too short. Cut after a bath or improve the skin texture shower when they are softer. techniques with the aim of Apply some thin padding or preserving or improving foot health. If you cannot cut your nails, try filing cushioning material (available at the with a long handled emery board which chemists) to reduce the pressure should be done every week Podiatrists can often provide immediate pain Check your shoes are not too tight, too relief and can contribute to Thickened nails can also be filed on the big or too high top at regular intervals with an emery sustaining or improving mobility for people. Never wrap anything such as lambswool board around the toes, never use razors or other Ask a family member or carer to do All podiatrists should be registered with The sharp implements to remove the skin and Health Professions Council this for you if you are finding it never use corn cures or corn plasters, difficult unless advised by a podiatrist If you think you have an ingrowing If the lesions are very large or toenail, consult a registered podiatrist particularly painful consult a Health for specialist treatment Professions Council registered If fungal toenails are causing a problem podiatrist they can be treated with oral medica- tion which is available from your GP