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Arthritis is a disease of the joints which causes them to become inflamed and stiffen. There are three types of arthritis – Rheumatoid arthritis,...

What are corns and callus and what causes them? When we walk or stand, our body weight is carried first on the heel and then on the ball of the...

What are chilblains? Chilblains (also called pernio) are small itchy, red (and sometimes purple) swellings on the skin, which can become...

What are bunions? A bunion, also known as ‘hallux valgus’, is a deformity of the big toe in which the big toe excessively angles towards the second...

What are blisters and what causes them? Blisters are painful, fluid-filled lesions produced by friction and pressure. They can be caused by the...

What is athlete’s foot? Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the skin that can lead to intense itching, cracked, blistered or peeling areas of...