There are a few conditions that make up the majority of foot rashes. Some are infective (caused by dermatophytes or bacteria), some are non-infective, and some come about due to an overly active immune response from the body. Below are the 4 most common conditions that present as a foot rash. Tinea Pedis Cause: Dermatophyte infection of the foot Appearance: Moist skin between the toes, painful fissures and peeling skin Treatment: Topical anti-fungal cream (with topical corticosteroid if skin is inflamed), good foot hygiene, leave shoes in sun, keep feet dry Contact Dermatitis Cause: Direct s ..read more

The idea behind diabetic foot wound management is to maintain an optimum healing environment. There are a few factors that affect the environment of the wound including:  Callus (hard skin) over the wound causing increased pressure  Ulcer slough (non-volatile skin) covering wound  Excessive time spent on feet without supportive footwear or offloading causing increased pressure on the wound  Non-absorbent dressing leaving the wound area too moist  Not dressing the wound causing the wound to dry out excessively  Not maintaining a sterile area over the wound allowing a bacterial infection  Lack ..read more

The festive season can be very busy for some, whether it be getting the house ready for family gatherings to Christmas shopping. During this, you will be on your feet the majority of the time, that is why it is so important to look after them! This blog will give you some tips for looking after your feet during this busy period. Wear Supportive Footwear For majority of the time this season, you are doing activities that require you to be on your feet. Standing on hard surfaces for long periods can cause heel and forefoot pain. Wearing supportive footwear with softer soles and innersoles can ..read more

One thing all Podiatrists get asked regularly is recommendations on running shoes. Running shoes are constantly changing and updating, which can make it hard to keep up with the best brands. What makes it harder, is the confusing language used in advertising and marketing campaigns for running shoe brands. The truth is, there is little change between running shoes from year to year. What is important, is that the shoe is made of high quality material that will support and cushion your foot, as well as last a long time. These four brands are at the top of the market when it comes to running sh ..read more

Footwear tips to prevent circulation issues and nerve compression Have you ever had the feeling of your foot falling asleep? It is usually followed by a few minutes of pins and needles, and a tingling sensation as blood enters the foot again. The cause of these funny feelings is compression of the nerves and blood vessels entering the foot. This prevents the brain from sending, or receiving nerve signals from the foot. It also prevents the foot from receiving fresh oxygenated blood. Blood flow is usually restored within seconds, however, the nerves take longer to readjust, which explains the ..read more