Onychophosis: Throw the kitchen sink at it
Onychophosis is a very common reason for pain down the side of toenails, most commonly the big toenail. This is…
Category: Skin Conditions
Interdigital maceration: Throw the kitchen sink at it
Interdigital maceration is a condition that occurs when the skin between the toes is exposed to moisture and dampness for…
Erythromelalgia affecting the foot: Throw the kitchen sink at it
Erythromelalgia is a rare vascular condition of the skin that has episodes of intense burning pain, red skin and raised…
Durlachers Corn: Throw the kitchen sink at it
A ‘Durlacher corn‘ is a particular type of corn (heloma durum) that occurs adjacent to proximal lateral aspect of nail…
Toe Jam: Throw the kitchen sink at it
‘Toe jam’ is not exactly a medical condition and is the throw away comment used by lay people for that…
Pitted Keratolysis: throw the kitchen sink at it
Pitted keratolysis is a reasonably common skin condition that mostly affects the soles of the feet and around the toes.…
Plantar callus: Throw the kitchen sink at it
A plantar callus is that thick hard skin that builds up under the ball of the foot. The skin progressively…
Cracked Heels: Throw the kitchen sink at it
Cracked heels, technically known as heel fissures and as rhagades in some European countries are unsightly, painful and can be…