The good news is that with the right treatment approach and a few simple preventative habits, fungal infections can be managed effectively.

In most cases, athlete’s foot can be treated with simple home care and over-the-counter antifungal treatments.

Although they may look similar, corns and calluses are actually different conditions and often require slightly different treatment approaches. Understanding the difference can help you manage them more effectively and prevent them from returning.

Cracked heels are a very common foot problem and can range from mild dryness to painful deep cracks in the skin. For many people, cracked heels develop gradually when dry skin builds up on the heel and eventually splits under pressure when walking or standing.

While fungal toenails are not usually serious, many people are bothered by the thickening, discolouration and crumbling they can cause. Some people also experience discomfort, pressure in shoes or embarrassment about the appearance of their nails.

Sometimes it’s just a bit of rough or flaky skin around the heel area. But in other cases, the skin becomes chronically dry, starts to split, and forms painful cracks known as heel fissures.