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Athletes Foot
Athlete's foot causes scaling, flaking, and itching of the affected skin. Blisters and cracked skin may also occur, leading to exposed raw tissue, pain, swelling, and inflammation. Secondary bacterial infection can accompany the fungal infection, sometimes requiring a course of oral antibiotics.
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Verrucae
A verruca is simply a wart that is usually found on the soles of your feet, though they can also appear around the toes. In the early stages, a verruca looks like a small, dark, puncture mark but later turns grey or brown. It may become rough and bumpy with a cauliflower-like appearance and may develop a black spot in the middle, which is caused by bleeding. A verruca can grow to half an inch in diameter and may spread into a cluster of small warts.
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Cracked heels
Cracked heels are very common. They can be painful, unattractive, and very
upsetting - especially to those of us who love sandals.
Usually, cracked skin on our heels and feet is caused by excessively dry skin.
For many it's worse in the winter months or for those who live in dry climates.
But going barefoot and wearing shoes with open backs can exaserbate the problem,
meaning that even in the summer our feet are in rough shape.
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Ingrowing toenails
The nail becomes 'ingrowing' when the side of the nail cuts into the skin next to the nail. This can become painful. The skin next to the nail may also become infected or inflamed. Any toe can be affected, but it is usually the big toe. It is a common problem, especially in teenagers and young adults.
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Dry skin
Severe dry skin on the feet is a common problem faced by many people. Some people are predisposed to dry skin, while others can develop severe dry skin from taking long showers or baths with hot water. In addition, skin tends to get drier as we age. Dry skin on the feet is particularly troublesome because it tends to flake and crack, which can become painful.
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Corns
A corn is a localized thickening of the skin due to pressure. Corns often occur on the top of the toes where there is pressure from the shoes. However, they also occur at the sole of the foot and in between toes. Certain corns may become entwined with the nerves of the skin, these corns are particularly painful. Often corns develop a core which is often referred to as the "root" by patients. Corns can be very painful, especially if there is inflammation and swelling around the corn.
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Calluses
The formation of calluses is caused by an accumulation of dead skin cells that harden and thicken over an area of the foot. This callus formation is the body's defense mechanism to protect the foot against excessive pressure and friction. Calluses are normally found on the ball-of-the-foot, the heel, and/or the inside of the big toe.
Some calluses have a deep seated core known as a nucleation. This particular type of callus can be especially painful to pressure. This condition is often referred to as Intractable Plantar Keratosis.
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