Foot, Hand & Nail Hygiene...
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Athlete's Foot, Fungal Infections and Treatments Available
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the feet. Sometimes called ringworm (though there are no actual worms present) it can affect anyone, though...
Foot Care: Chiropody
Otherwise known as podiatry (mainly in the US), chiropody can be described as the study of the feet. A chiropodist is a highly and medically trained practitioner whom...
Fungal Nail Infection
Along with being an irritating occurrence a fungal nail infection can be a source of social embarrassment and something that is often ignored for a long time allowing...
Hand Washing
Hand washing is one of the most important hygiene principles in the prevention of infection.
By employing good hand washing techniques many disorders can be avoided...
Nail Care and Hygiene
Nails are made up of layers of protein called keratin and can be indicative of our general health. They grow on average 1mm per week, unless there are dietary issues or...
Smelly Feet
Suffering from smelly feet (bromohydrosis) can be a very embarrassing and social isolating problem.
There are a great many glands in the feet that secrete fluid...
The Importance of Foot Care
They have to last a lifetime, so why are feet and toenails often the most neglected part of the body?
A well tended to foot, not only looks much nicer in appearance,...
Treating and Preventing Dry Skin
The skin is the largest organ of the human body and the organ that takes the roughest treatment. It is comprised of layers, with the outer layer being dead skin cells...
