A phenol matrixectomy is a minor surgical procedure done under local anaesthetic to treat ingrown toenails. The procedure involves removing the side of the nail that is ingrown and then using phenol to destroy the growing cells so that the problem...
In most dry skin conditions such as psoriasis and cracked skin around the heels there is a deficiency of urea in the epidermis. Urea creams are very effective at helping to re-hydrate the skin because of this. The different urea creams come in...
The tubular toe foam protectors are often used to protect the toes and help separate the toes if there is a problem between the toes. These toes foams come in a larger size for the big toe and smaller sizes for the lessor toes. Some have a double...
Psoriasis on the foot can be uncomfortable and challenging to manage. The palmo-plantar type of pustular psoriasis can be difficult. Topical Treatments:Corticosteroids: These anti-inflammatory medications can help reduce redness, itching, and...
Psoriasis on the bottom of the foot can appear differently from person to person, but it generally shares some common characteristics with psoriasis in other areas of the body. The bottom of the foot is different to other parts of the body as we...
Pitted keratolysis is a skin condition that affects the soles of the feet and is characterized by the appearance of small, shallow pits or depressions on the skin. The condition is caused by the overgrowth of certain types of bacteria, particularly...
Pitted keratolysis is a skin condition that affects the soles of the feet and is characterized by the appearance of small, shallow pits or depressions on the skin. The condition is caused by the overgrowth of certain types of bacteria, particularly...
A Durlacher corn is a corn or heloma durum that occurs adjacent to proximal lateral aspect of nail of the little toe and can often be difficult to see clear distinction between the corn and nail. Durlacher’s corn is a hard corn within lateral nail...
Cimetidine (Tagamet) is a drug which is histamine H2 receptor antagonist which was mainly used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcers. There are plenty of anecdotes on how it can be used to successfully treat warts (verrucae)...
Tagamet (Cimetidine) is sometimes recommended for the treatment of warts or verrucae. It is normally used to treat gastrointestinal conditions, but anecdotes have suggested that it may have an affect on the warts or verrucae. The clinical trials...
