Patients’ awareness of the prevention and treatment of the selected podiatry diseases

Ratajczak, Piotr; Mutka, Karolina; Michalak, Michał; Kopciuch, Dorota; Paczkowska, Anna; Zaprutko, Tomasz; Kus, Krzysztof

doi:10.1111/jocd.14497

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“…This result is considered to support the results of this study. Specifically, the men disclosed that they were not embarrassed to face a foot specialist, while women responded that they were embarrassed (Ratajczak et al, 2022). Beuscher & Kelechi (2019) mentioned that many patients delay treatment until the symptoms of the infection worsen, because they misunderstand that if they consider their condition as simply a cosmetic problem, then it will be solved without treatment (Beuscher & Kelechi, 2019).…”

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Analysis of Gender Usage Characteristics of Korean Medical Nail Care

Park,

Kwon

2023

Asian J Beauty Cosmetol

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Purpose: This study aims to analyze the treatment usage characteristics of consumers in Korea who use medical nail care, which is a noninvasive combined treatment.Methods: The study examined three symptoms, namely, onychomycosis, ingrown toenails, and pincer toenails in a group of 500 people in December 2022. A survey was conducted, and data were analyzed by gender.Results: In terms of the type of problem toenails, onychomycosis was higher in men, and women displayed high rates of pincer toenail. Current toenail conditions exhibited slightly negative response rates for men and women. Moreover, men tend to prefer hospitals, and women perform self-care to manage these issues. The usage rate of general nail salons was higher for women than that for men. The reasons for opting to use medical nail care demonstrated high response rates of improvement in problem for men and women. For procedures, the usage rate of laser or medication for treating onychomycosis was higher for men, whereas that of the resin gel procedure for ingrown and pincer toenail was higher for women. The monthly expenditure cost was less than 100,000 won for men and women, and the period of effect did not significantly differ across two and three months for both groups.Conclusion: The findings of this study have implications for understanding consumers with problematic toenails and rethinking the medical nail care system.

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Analysis of Gender Usage Characteristics of Korean Medical Nail Care

Park,

Kwon

2023

Asian J Beauty Cosmetol

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Cooperation Between a Doctor and a Podiatrist to Improve the Quality of Life of Patients with Ingrown Toenails

Trochanowski

Baum

Żaba

2021

Studies in Logic, Grammar and Rhetoric

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Cooperation between doctors of various specialties and other medical specialists is the standard of care in the treatment of patients. Due to the variety of diseases and the dynamic development of medicine in general, it is difficult to be an expert in every field and know all the recommended treatments. An example of such cooperation is the joint treatment of patients with the problem of ingrown toenails. The article contains an analysis of patients who received treatment in a doctor’s office in cooperation with podiatrists. A conservative approach towards the treatment of this condition sees the patient being initially diagnosed and treated by a podiatrist and then later, if necessary, being referred to a doctor for surgical treatment. The exchange of experiences and information on patients treated by interdisciplinary teams allows doctors and podiatrists to find the best possible treatment and improve the quality of life of patients. The follow-up of patients after surgery can be performed later in podiatry offices. Owing to modern electronic communication, it is possible for a doctor to constantly monitor the patient’s condition without the need for direct visits to the doctor’s office.

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The Effect of Callus and Corns Removal Treatments on Foot Geometry Parameters, Foot Pressure, and Foot Pain Reduction in Women

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Foot pain and deformities are significant problems that increase with age and are significantly more prevalent in women. Calluses and corns are both common and inconvenient, and the accompanying pain complaints significantly reduce the quality of life. Professional foot care is one of the key elements in the prevention of foot disorders and improves the comfort of people with such problems. The aim of the present research was to assess the impact of podiatry treatments on the foot conditions, including parameters related to foot geometry, the forefoot pressure on the ground, and the occurrence of pain in women over 50. In each volunteer, history and physical examination were performed and an objective assessment with the use of the digital foot scanner and the baropodometric measurements was performed. The examinations were conducted before the beginning of the procedures and up to a week after each of the three podiatry treatments performed at monthly intervals. Specialist foot care treatments influenced the values of the hallux valgus angle, the varus angle of the fifth toe, and the longitudinal arch. After each treatment, the percentage of feet with normal longitudinal arch was significantly greater than before the treatments. The treatments influenced the value of pressure in the forefoot. The percentage of feet with pain decreased significantly after each treatment. Performed podiatry treatments, consisting of the removal of changes related to keratosis, not only normalized the parameters related to foot geometry and the forefoot pressure on the ground but also reduced foot pain.

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Patients’ awareness of the prevention and treatment of the selected podiatry diseases

Cited by 3 publications

References 4 publications

Analysis of Gender Usage Characteristics of Korean Medical Nail Care

Analysis of Gender Usage Characteristics of Korean Medical Nail Care

Cooperation Between a Doctor and a Podiatrist to Improve the Quality of Life of Patients with Ingrown Toenails

The Effect of Callus and Corns Removal Treatments on Foot Geometry Parameters, Foot Pressure, and Foot Pain Reduction in Women

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