foot conditions

Under the Microscope: Athlete’s Foot

This common infection of the feet is most often characterized by cracked, flaking, and peeling skin between the toes.

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Sole Mate

Sole Mate helps dissolve and soften thick calluses and fight foot bacteria.

What Is Haglund's Deformity?

Anyone who has walked in high heels for any length of time can imagine the origin of Haglund’s deformity.

med Callus Cream

Removing rough calluses at home can be tedious and time-consuming for clients. Offer them a quick and effective new alternative: Gehwol’s med Callus Cream.

Peripheral Artery Disease: What You Should Know

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) affects more than eight million Americans and can be an early sign of blocked arteries in the body that can lead to heart attacks. Find out how you can spot PAD in clients and how you should advise them.

Heel Therapy for Home Use

Called the "sole soother", this heel cream comes in a handy stick and can also be used on rough knees and elbows.

CalleX Ointment

Xenna Corporation’s CalleX Ointment thins and softens hardened skin and exfoliates dry, cracked heels.

Flip-Flop Flubs

Foot-related injuries due to flip-flop wear are on the rise, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. “There are many flip-flops on the market that offer little to nothing in terms of arch support, stability, and shock absorption,” says the APMA’s Dr. Ross Taubman. “Opting to wear a pair of cheaply constructed flip-flops puts the wearer at risk for injuries such as arch pain, tendinitis, and sprained ankles.”

Foot Filing Tips

Jill Wright, of Jill Wright’s Spa For Nails in Bowling Green Ky., is an experienced pedicurist who offers this interesting foot filing technique.

Estelina Says File Feet Twice

Estelina recommends beginning each pedicure with a dry filing of the feet. Then, when the service is almost complete, apply a foot scrub and file again.