Female Legs and Feet

Athlete's Foot

Athlete’s foot is a common infection of the skin of the foot, usually caused by a fungus called a dermatophyte.

The fungus lives on dead skin, hair and toenails and thrives in warm, moist environments. The infection is called athlete’s foot as it is easily spread in changing rooms and communal showers shared by sports people. However, anyone can develop the infection if their feet come into contact with flakes of skin from another infected person.

The symptoms of athlete’s foot are a flaky, very itchy, red rash between your toes. This can crack, become white and peel off, or blister and become very sore. The space between your 4th and 5th toes is the most commonly affected. Your feet may also smell unpleasant.


For further detailed information, visit

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=38&sectionId=10

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in your body. Most blood clots happen in the lower leg or thigh. They are caused by damage to the vein’s inner lining, slow blood flow or thicker blood.

The main symptoms are:

• Swelling of the leg
• Pain or tenderness in the leg
• Red or discoloured skin

For further information, visit http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Dvt/DVT_WhatIs.html


To find out about the range of treatments available for deep vein thrombosis then you will need to consult your doctor

 

Blisters

A blister is a small pocket of fluid on the upper layer of skin. Most are filled with serum but some can be filled with blood or pus. They are usually formed when the skin is damaged. They appear as a small lump on the skin surface.

For further information, visit http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=52&sectionId=1


To find out about the range of treatments available for blisters then you will need to consult your doctor