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Welcome to our NEWS page! Here you'll find the latest blog posts from Podolux on the topic of foot health, care tips, and exciting insights into our work. Stay up to date and discover valuable information for healthy and well-cared-for feet!
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Preventing athlete's foot in summer – How to protect your feet
Summer invites outdoor activities, swimming pool visits, and holiday travel. However, athlete's foot is particularly common during the warmer months. Warm temperatures, moist skin, and public showers provide ideal conditions for fungal pathogens. With proper foot care and a few simple precautions, you can effectively prevent athlete's foot in the summer. Why does athlete's foot develop in summer? Athlete's foot is caused by fungi that thrive in warm, moist environments. Infec
Sarah Egli
3 days ago2 min read


What to do in extreme heat? Our best tips from the Podolux podiatry practice.
Summer heat can be stressful for many people. High temperatures often lead to fatigue, swollen feet, and a general feeling of discomfort. Therefore, it's worthwhile to integrate a few simple measures into your daily routine. In our podiatry practice, we also make sure to create a pleasant indoor climate for our clients. We thoroughly ventilate the practice early in the morning. Afterwards, the windows are closed and the blinds are lowered. This keeps the heat out and the room
Sarah Egli
May 291 min read


Why you should regularly check your socks – for healthy and relaxed feet
80% never check their socks – do you make this mistake too? Most people pay attention to color, material, or design when buying socks. But one important point is often overlooked: the right size. It's worth taking a closer look at the contents of your sock drawer from time to time. Check the length of your socks. Hold the sock from the heel to the tip of the big toe. If it's noticeably too short or feels tight on your foot, you should discard it and replace it with a larger p
info858605
Apr 301 min read


Ingrown Toenail – Causes, Treatment, and What Really Helps
An ingrown toenail (medical term: Unguis incarnatus ) is painful, bothersome, and can significantly affect daily life. The big toe is most commonly affected. If not treated early, the inflammation can worsen and, in severe cases, medical treatment may become necessary. How does an ingrown toenail develop? In most cases, improper nail trimming is the cause. If toenails are cut too short or rounded at the sides, the nail may grow into the surrounding skin as it grows back. Othe
Sarah Egli
Feb 112 min read
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