Foot Care

Better foot care may prevent many foot problems. Athlete's Foot is a skin infection in the foot caused by fungus. When the feet or other areas of the body stay moist, warm and irritated, this fungus can thrive and infect the upper layer of the skin. This can be very uncomfortable and needs quick, effective treatment. Ensure that you check your feet regularly, especially between the toes, for any fungal infections. Cracked heels is also a common foot problem. The skin is normally dry and thick, appearing yellow or dark brown and when the cracks are deep they are painful to stand on and can bleed. Smelly feet is also a common problem but with basic hygiene measures, it should generally stop control smelly feet.