Most Common Foot Conditions Due To Improper Hygiene
It’s extremely important to take care of your feet. Even though we rely on our feet everyday, they are commonly the most neglected par of our bodies. For men, it is common for men to disregard their foot health until they either experience severe pain or contract a foot ailment. Neglecting your feet can also often lead to more serious issues that could impact the rest of your body.
Here are the most common foot conditions due to improper hygiene:
Athlete’s Foot: this type of foot issue is a fungal infection that commonly develops on the soles of the feet and in between the toes. It usually produces itchy, dry and scaling skin. In some severe cases, it is common for issues such as inflammation, cracks and blisters to form. Public facilities such as gym locker rooms and showers often breed fungus which can easily lead to athlete’s foot. To help combat this issue, we recommend changing your socks frequently, spraying your shoes with lysol to kill bacteria and wearing shoes in public facilities.
Plantar Fasciitis: When it come to your feet, too much tension on the tissue can cause it to stretch too far, resulting in tiny tears that can lead to pain and/or inflammation. With athletes, this can occur if the proper shoes aren’t worn and arch support isn’t provided.
Nail Fungus: this condition occurs when a fungus enters the nail. Nail fungus often starts as an infection in the skin. As the nail fungus deepens, it can lead to nail discoloration, nail thickening, and nail disintegration around the edges. Although this can be treated at home, we would recommend seeing a foot health specialist such as podiatrist for extreme cases.
With these foot conditions, here are some recommendations to help you address these issues:
Wear the right size shoe
Examine the color of your nails every week
Avoid walking barefoot
Soak your feet regularly
In the event that you are experiencing any of these foot issues or have any questions, you can set up an appointment with our team today.
