What is Athlete’s Foot?
Athletes Foot is a common, contagious fungal infection which normally affects the areas between toes. It is easy to spot as it manifests itself as itchy, flaky and red skin.
Suggested Treatments
- Scholl Athletes Foot Spray and Scholl Athletes Foot Powder contain Tolnaftate which is an effective medication for treating athletes foot without a prescription.
- Lamisil Once uses Terbinafine as a single dose treatment for athletes foot and is highly effective.
What are Blisters?
Blisters are fast forming, liquid filled pockets of skin. Blisters are often caused by friction due to bad fitting shoes or walking long distances.
Suggested Treatments
- Scholl Clear Gel Blister Plasters offer a large amount of cushioning for the blister and also pprovide the ideal conditions for the blister to heal.
- Shulips are a new product that are attached to the inside of shoes to prevent the rubbing that causes blisters. They are unique because they hook over the top of the shoe, making them less likely to come away from the area onto which they are placed.
What are Bunions?
Bunions are bony swellings which appear on the side of the foot, normally at the base of the big toe. Using cushioning products can help the pain and make you more comfortable, while wearing better fitting shoes should stop the problem worsening.
Suggested Treatments
- Scholl Bunion Protectors or Scholl Sore Spot Moleskin can be used to cushion a bunion and give relief from pressure and rubbing.
What are Corns?
Corns are round areas on the feet where the skin thickens. It is normally caused by toes rubbing together or when skin is squeezed between the shoes and the bones of the feet. Corns can be very painful.
Suggested Treatments
- Medicated pads and plasters, such as the Scholl Corn Removal Plasters remove corns and give almost instant relief. You can also protect corns and relive pain using non-medicated pads or plasters such as Scholl Corn Foam Cushions
- Scholl also offer a complete corn treatment which contains 6 Corn removal pads (salicylic acid discs) and 9 Corn Cushions, is a complete solution for the relief and removal of painful corns.
What causes Cracked Heels?
The main cause of cracked heels is when dry skin at the edge of the heel is placed under to much stress and can split and become quite painful.
Suggested Treatments
- Scholl Cracked Heel Repair Cream K+ is proven clinically to show visible improvements in only 3 days.
- For results straight away you can use the Scholl Cracked Heel ProFile. This file is specifically designed to work on the contours of your heel.
- You might also want to try the Flexitol Heel Balm which uses an emollient base to moisturise the area and relieve the dryness that causes the issue.
What causes Foot Odour?
Foot odour can normally be treated by improving hygeine. Foot odour is normally caused by excessive perspiration.
Suggested Treatments
- Scholl Odour Control Foot or Shoe sprays are effective ways to counteract embarrassing cases of foot odour.
- Odor Eaters also offer a full range of products designed to reduce foot odour, including sprays, insoles and powder.
What is a Fungal Nail Infection?
Fungal nail infections are normally caused when a fungus infects a nail, usually through damage to the nails protective structures.
Suggested Treatments
- Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment takes 4 weeks and kills 99.9% of fungus. It is then used over a 9 month period to stop the infection from coming back, letting the healthy nail grow back.
- Curanail contains the active ingredient amorolfine, which is an antifungal previously only available on prescription. Curanail kills a wide range of different fungi that can cause nail infections. Curanail actually attacks the infection. In addition, Curanail comes in the form of a nail lacquer (like a nail varnish), which only needs to be applied once a week.
What causes Hard Skin and Calluses?
Hard skin is caused by the pressure on the feet of standing and walking. Hard skin is normally found on the heel, ball of feet and the side of the big toe.
Suggested Treatments
- Scholl Medicated Corn and Callus Removal Liquid removes painful corns and calluses and provides gentle pain relief.
- ClearZal Callus Creme is a unique triple action formula for hard, callused feet. Completely removes calluses when used according to directions.
What are Verrucae?
A verruca is a pale spot that is slightly raised and sometimes has a black spot in the middle. When they are larger they can look a bit like tiny cauliflowers. They are caught by touching your foot on a surface of foot carrying the virus.
Suggested Treatments
- Scholl Verruca and Wart Freeze Remover is a fast, effective way to freeze and remove warts and verrucae with as few as only 1 treatment.
- Bazuka Sub-Zero is an effective freezing device for removing common warts and verrucas in the convenience of your own home. It works by quickly freezing the wart or verruca, causing it to fall off, often within a couple of weeks or so of freezing, leaving normal skin underneath.