Dry feet: causes, care and tips for supple skin
Our feet do a lot of hard work: they carry us through life day after day, often many kilometers, and are constantly exposed to strain. Despite this, we usually only pay attention to them when complications arise. Extremely dry feet are a common problem that many people don’t even know the cause of. The skin […]
Warts under the foot: how do they develop and how do you get rid of them?
Warts are a skin problem that many people don’t like to talk about. Yet they are widespread and have nothing to do with a lack of hygiene. Everyone comes into contact with bacteria, viruses and germs every day – many of which are harmless or even beneficial to our bodies. However, some pathogens can infect […]
How do I recognize a nail fungus infection? Tips from a podiatrist
An infection with nail fungus is not a pretty picture. Apart from that, it can also affect your health and well-being. With an incidence of 17% in adults, nail fungus is one of the most common nail diseases and therefore deserves special attention. If you recognize the signs early, you can treat the fungus in […]
Calluses on the feet – what to do? The way to well-groomed feet
Tight shoes, standing for long periods or friction when walking put the skin on your feet under strain every day. Poorly fitting or non-breathable footwear in particular leads to increased stress on the skin and increased sweating of the feet. To protect itself, the body reacts by forming calluses – especially on the heels and […]
Ingrown nails: How they develop and what helps against them
An ingrown nail is not only unpleasant, but can also be difficult to remove. It usually affects the big toe: the lateral edge of the nail presses into the surrounding skin and leads to redness, swelling or a feeling of pressure. In some cases, signs of inflammation such as overheating or a yellowish secretion may […]
Sun, beach & sandals: care tips for beautiful feet
Whether on summer vacation, walking barefoot in the garden or on a stroll by the lake: our feet are exposed to external influences all year round. UV radiation, dry air, salt water or hot surfaces can stress the skin, promote irritation or strain the nail structure. If you look after your feet regularly and take […]
Foot care: 5 steps to the perfect feel-good routine
Our feet are in daily use. With every step we take, our entire weight rests on them. But although they do so much, they often receive little attention. A targeted foot care routine can not only improve your well-being, but also help to keep your skin and nails healthy in the long term. If you […]
Expert interview: Health starts with the feet
If our feet are not healthy, this can have far-reaching consequences for our whole body and our well-being. Paying regular attention to foot health and also wearing the right shoes and socks, or shoes or socks that are not too tight, is therefore such an important step. This allows us to react to the first […]
Effective callus removal: pumice stone, rasp or nibbling fish?
Rough and dry patches on the feet are a familiar problem for many people, especially in summer when open shoes are once again part of everyday life. But what is the best tool for gently removing calluses? Pumice stone, rasp or the now familiar nibbling fish? We take a look at the differences, advantages and […]
Cracks between the toes: Causes & care tips
Cracks between the toes are not only unpleasant, but can also easily become infected – especially if they remain moist or are overlooked. But a fungus is not always the cause. Here you can find out what the causes can be, how to recognize cracked skin between your toes – and which home remedies or […]