Foot conditions - part E
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jamesscott on October 29, 2007
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 definition of calluses | thickening of the skin where repeated pressure and friction of the skin occurs, mostly on ball and heel of feet |
| medical treatment of calluses | application of Arnica and Calendula creams |
| self medication of calluses | place moleskin pads over callus can relieve pressure |
| alternative name of Plantar Wart | Papilloma Varrucae |
| definition of Papilloma Varrucae | warts that are bumpy, white growth resembling calluses on the soles of the feet and underside of the toes, they have tiny black dots and hard centres. |
| symptoms of Papilloma Varrucae | growth has tiny black dots and bleeds easily |
| causes of of Papilloma Varrucae | virus is spread in public place |
| treatment of Plantar Wart | wear cotton socks, supplementation; Vitamin A and C, take garlic capsules |
| definition of eczema | a general term for an area or any type of inflammation of the skin |
| alternative name of eczema | dematitis |
| symptoms of dermatitis | produces scaling, flaking, thickening, weeping, crusting |
| causes of eczema | hypochlorhydria 'leaky gut syndrome', candidiosis, result of allergies |
| hypochlorhydria 'leaky gut syndrome' | intestine becomes porous and allow tiny particles of undigested food to enter the blood stream, provoking allergic reactions |
| treatment for dermatitis | eliminate foods containing gluten and all dairy products from diet, add brown rice and millet to diet, avoid eggs, peanuts, soy foods and wheat |
| alternative name for ingrown toenail | onychocryptosis |
| definition of ingrown toenail | occurs in big toe when toenail turns under the skin and cuts the skin |
| causes of ingrown toenail | cutting the toenail too short, cutting the nail curved, overweight, injury on foot |
| treatment of onychocryptosis | infected area can get antibiotics, cutting nails straight across, apply tea tree oil on the infection, wearing fitted shoes |
| cause of thickening of the toenail | when nail cell production is damaged. |
| alternative name for fungal infection | onychomycosis |
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