Autumn is the time when sandals instead of summer shoes we wear full shoes. Then we have to pay special attention to the condition of our feet. Lower temperatures, rain and changing weather conditions can make our feet more susceptible to various types of ailments.
The most common foot problems in fall and winter include: cracked heels, calluses, ingrown toenails and fungal infections of the feet and nails.
- dry skin on the feet/cracked heels.
Causes: low humidity, warm room heating, frequent washing of feet, especially with hot water with strong detergents, wearing shoes made of materials that do not allow air to pass through can lead to excessive sweating of the feet and skin irritation. This in turn can lead to dry skin, inadequate Foot care and a lack of regular moisturizing can lead to this.
- Prints.
Causes: incorrect footwear, too tight, too tight, narrowed in the forefoot area, incorrect foot biomechanics.
- ingrown nails.
Causes: incorrect nail trimming, shoes that are too tight, mechanical injuries, incorrect biomechanics.
- Athlete's foot and nail fungus.
Causes: A warm, humid climate in the shoe and frequent wearing of closed shoes can promote the development of fungi on the feet.
- Onycholysis.
This causes the nail plate to detach from the nail bed.
Causes: May occur after damage to the nail, improper use or removal of the hybrid, excessive exposure to a UV or LED lamp, aggressive removal of the product or neglect of nail hygiene, leading to irritation and damage to the nail plate, to onycholysis.
It is worth seeking professional help from a podiatrist who will help you with effective care, shorten your nails properly, and treat existing problems with your feet. The specialist will recommend appropriate moisturizing and nourishing preparations tailored to the needs of your foot skin. Thanks to the treatments, you will enjoy healthy nails and foot skin in spring.
Regular visits to a podiatrist and the use of recommended preparations are the key to keeping your feet in good condition, even in more difficult weather conditions.
Let us remember that healthy feet are the basis of our daily well-being and activity.
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