Freaky Feet: A Spooky Soiree of Creepy Conditions

As Halloween creeps closer, we love to dive into the spookiness of the season – haunted houses, scary movies, and ghoulish costumes.  But what if I told you that some of the freakiest, most spine-chilling things are right at the tip of your... feet?  Whether it’s a creepy corn, a villainous verruca, a foul fungal toenail or the stink of smelly feet, we’ve got the inside scoop for you!

The Creepy Corn:  

Corns- No, not the sweet, buttery delight you munch on.  These corns are tiny, hardened lumps of skin that pop up when your shoes rub against your toes.  Have you ever felt a strange hard spot on your foot, especially on the sole or between the toes?  Well, that might be a corn! 

Sometimes, when our shoes don't fit quite right, or there's some other kind of pressure on our feet, or our toes rub, the skin tries to protect itself by becoming thicker.  The downside?  These can be really uncomfortable.

Treatment: 

To banish these spooky spectres, we might:

• Gently shave away the dead skin - like vanquishing a ghost from an old mansion.

• Custom Orthotics - to help with comfort levels.

• Curacorn - a fantastic new treatment!

How Curacorn works:

Curacorn creates a natural cushioning pillow over the pressure area where the corn forms, 

thereby stopping the corn in its tracks.

What are the Benefits of Healthy Feet without Painful Corns?

You’ll be able to wear those stylish shoes you’ve put at the back of the cupboard and walk the dog without discomfort so that there is no longer a painful corn to slow you down!

The Villainous Verruca:  

Verrucas, or plantar warts, are the little villains of the foot world.  A virus causes verrucas, often found lurking in places like swimming pool floors or communal showers.  They can look like small cauliflower lumps with a tiny black dot in the centre.  And they absolutely love the soft, juicy skin of our feet.

Verruca Treatment

Over-the-counter treatments from your local chemist are a good starting point.  But, if that dastardly verruca refuses to budge, a visit to us might be in order.  We can use our effective Swift Microwave Therapy to get them to budge, and for children, we can use cryotherapy - freezing verrucas into submission!

What are the Benefits of Healthy Feet without Verrucas? 

No more tiptoeing around! Without verrucas, you can strut confidently without that prickly pain beneath.

Foul Fungal Toenail 

Imagine a mushroom setting up camp on your toenail. Gross, right?  That’s basically what a fungal toenail infection is.  The nail becomes thicker, discoloured and might even smell a bit off.

Treatment of Fungal Toenails 

• Antifungal nail creams and polishes from your local chemist can be your first defence.

• For the more stubborn fungi among us, you might need prescribed tablets from a doctor.

• Keeping your feet clean and dry, and changing socks regularly, can stop these fungi from crashing the party in the first place.

• In severe cases, the affected nail might need to be removed (but don’t fret, it's not as scary as it sounds).

What are the Benefits of Healthy Feet without Fungal Toenails?

Sporting sandals or flaunting those fancy flip-flops becomes a breeze!  With your toenails back from the undead, your feet will look and feel alive and kicking.

The Stink of Smelly Feet 

Finally, let's talk about a situation that’s a real nose-pincher: smelly feet.  This occurs when sweat, trapped in our shoes, gets feasted upon by bacteria.  Yep, they have a jolly old time munching away, producing that ‘Eau de Stinky Foot’.

Imagine opening a crypt after a hundred years – that's your shoe after a long day if you suffer from smelly feet!  Bacteria feasting on sweat is the real culprit behind this foul phantom.

Treatment of Stinky Feet

To exorcise this ghostly stench:

• Wash your feet daily, and keep them dry. (remember to dry between those toes!)

• Rotate your shoes, changing them day-to-day so they dry out fully between wears.

• Use antiperspirant sprays or foot powders.

What are the Benefits of Healthy Feet without the Smell?

Say goodbye to embarrassing moments and hello to fresh feet!  With the phantom banished, your feet will be ready for any midnight ball or Halloween hop.

The Magical Realm of Healthy Feet

Now, why all this fuss about our feet?  Well, think of your feet as the foundation of a house.  If the foundation is wonky, the whole house can be in trouble. Healthy feet can make your whole body feel better.  With happy feet, you can dance, run, play football, or simply saunter to the shops with a spring in your step. Plus, healthy feet are less likely to have those freaky problems we talked about!

In the UK, where the weather can swing from soggy rain to scorching sun, our feet are in for a wild ride. That's more reason to keep them in tip-top shape. After all, our feet carry us everywhere, from the cobblestone streets of Edinburgh to the sandy beaches of Brighton.

This Halloween, while we revel in tales of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls, let’s ensure our feet don’t become part of the horror story. 

Embrace the magic of healthy feet, and may your footprints always be free of freaky fiends! 🎃👣

If they’re not, then you need to visit us and let us work our magic: https://wefixfeet.co.uk/book-online/