Cracked heels – what to do? Causes, care and effective tips
When the skin on the heels begins to tighten, feels rough and tears open like fine parchment, the first signs of cracked heels appear. The small lines can gradually deepen and cause a sharp pulling or even burning sensation with every step. There is a simple reason why cracks form so easily on the heels: […]
Warm feet in winter – soothing through the cold season
A cold floor, wet shoes, clammy toes – who hasn’t experienced this? In winter, our feet are often the first to freeze. They are the basis of our body and are constantly exposed to the cold. Icy air outside, dry heating inside – the interplay puts strain on skin, nails and circulation in equal measure. […]
Give the gift of relaxation: foot care gifts that do you good
Pedicure gifts are small messages: I see you. I wish you relaxation. I want you to feel good. They are small gestures of caring, of slowing down, of taking a deep breath. In a world that is often too loud, too fast and too demanding, they invite us to pause for a moment. The feet […]
Feet peeling? This helps when the skin comes off
When the skin on the feet peels off, it is reminiscent of a snake shedding its skin – but unfortunately less elegant. It almost feels as if the body is trying to shed something old. In fact, this is precisely its task: to regularly renew the skin, cell layer by cell layer. However, this process […]
Cold feet – what helps? Helpful tips for warm toes
After a long day out in the fresh air, there is hardly anything better than snuggling up on the sofa with a hot drink and a warm blanket. The body slowly relaxes, arms and legs warm up – but the feet? They remain icy. They feel clammy and numb, almost as if they had been […]
Foot care in winter: Tips for healthy and protected feet
Snuggled up in a fluffy blanket, a cup of hot tea in your hand and warm socks on your feet – this is a wonderful way to enjoy the frosty winter days. But while we snuggle up indoors away from the cold outside, it’s easy to forget about our feet. Yet they are working hard […]
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 […]