Itching on the soles of the feet: The problem of itching increases in the winter season, but if itching in the feet persists continuously, then it is a sign that you have a serious problem. Why does ...

Bottom-of-the-foot pain can result from injuries, including sprains and fractures, or other health conditions like flat feet and arthritis. The location of the pain can help identify the cause. Many ...

Foot pain is one of those frustrations people often try to ignore – until ignoring it becomes impossible. “For many, foot pain is something to try to ‘push through,’ but over time, it can impact daily ...

Drug-resistant fungal infections are appearing in the United States, resulting in highly contagious and tough-to-treat cases of ringworm, also known as jock itch or athlete's foot, experts warn in a ...

Q: I have type 2 diabetes, and in the last year I have had a problem with excessive itching of my feet. A nerve study showed I had good nerves to my feet, but there might be problems with the finer ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Ringworm is a fungal ...

Aging often leads to a number of changes in the feet, it’s appearance, structure and functioning. You can see a decline in natural fat cushioning the bottom of the feet ...

Jock itch is a fungal infection that causes red, scaly, itchy patches of skin in the groin area. If you're not careful, you can spread the fungus to other parts of your body. First, try eliminating ...

Foot skin issues are common among teenagers—and no, it’s not always athlete’s foot. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about three common foot skin issues in teenagers, and how to identify and treat ...

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that causes itchy, flaky skin between toes and on foot soles. You may also experience foul-smelling feet and changes in skin color depending on what type you have.

Issues with our feet, from soreness and redness to itching and swelling, are quite ordinary occurrences. Although such niggles tend to come and go, they may occasionally be a clue to underlying health ...