What are the common foot problems?
The common foot problems are: • Fungal infection or athletes foot. • Corns or calluses. • Sweaty, smelly feet. • Chipped nails. • Cracked heels. Fungal infection This is a common problem during the monsoon season in people who need to wear shoes and socks all day. This is due to heat and humidity and commonly occurs between the toes. Symptoms: • May appear as a whitish boggy area in the webs between the toes with or without itching. • At times there is flaking and scaling of soles. • There may be thickening and heaping of crumbly material under the toenails. Treatment: • The feet must be kept dry and good foot hygiene must be maintained. • Socks must preferably be made of cotton and be changed daily. • Shoes should be alternated. • Using an anti-fungal powder every morning and an anti-fungal cream at night is helpful. • A dermatologist (skin specialist) must be consulted if the problems persist. Corns and calluses These occur due to persistent friction, rubbing and or pressure. People
