Fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) Definition ,Causes and Treatment

Definition
Onychomycosis is infection of the nails of the fingers or toes caused by dermatophytes (fungi that live on the outer keratinous layer of the skin), yeasts or
moulds.

Ingrown toenail Causes and Symptoms

Causes
The main cause is poor cutting of the nail. Creating sharp corners, trimming too closely to the skin, or leaving outer edges with a ragged finish can allow the nail to grow into the skin, setting up soreness and inflammation (paronychia) which may then become infected.

Bunions Definition,Causes,symptoms and Treatment

Definition
A bunion is an enlargement of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint on the outside of the large toe.
 The deviation of the joint is known as hallux valgus.

Hard and soft corns and calluses Definition,Causes and treatment

Definition

Corns and calluses are variously known as hyperkeratosis, clavus, heloma and tyloma, but all essentially describe the same condition – a local thickening of the epidermis as a result of intermittent pressure meeting with constant resistance over some bony prominence on the foot

Athlete’s foot Causes and Treatment

Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) is a topical fungal infection of the spaces between the toes.


Causes
- Athlete’s foot is the commonest of a group of topical fungal infections caused by dermatophytes, organisms that invade and proliferate on the outermost horny layer (stratum corneum) of the skin, hair and nails. 

Dry eyes Causes and Treatment

Dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a chronic condition characterised
by dryness of the surface of the eye. 

Sore and tired eyes causes and treatment

Redness and mild irritation in the eyes can be caused by activities such as
driving and close work, and environmental pollutants, including tobacco
smoke.