The science of podology - what is it and what is its area of study?
Surgeons used to deal with foot problems. Now care for a he althy foot, elimination of problems, treatment of foot diseases, medical pedicure - all this is the field of science of podology, which stands on the verge between surgery and dermatology.
Basics of Podology
Every year a person walks from one hundred to two hundred thousand kilometers, while the feet are restored and do not lose their functionality. In the process of walking, their arched structure can withstand a load of twice the human weight, while running, it increases five times.
The basics of podology include: proper foot care, elimination of problem areas of the foot, treatment of diabetic foot, baths and other cosmetic procedures to keep the feet in excellent condition.
Questions that podology solves
We have learned how to skillfully disable this mechanism, often simply bywearing uncomfortable shoes. In the process of friction and pressure, aesthetic defects occur, which provoke more serious problems and interfere with an active life. The victims of fashion are mostly women, comfort is important for a man, but there are exceptions.
What diseases does a specialist treat?
Aesthetic podology
- An ingrown nail is a painful sensation in the nail or periungual fold, accompanied by redness, inflammation and, in extreme stages, suppuration.
Currently, podology is successfully dealing with this problem. What is it: non-surgical treatment of an ingrown toenail? Leading professionals successfully apply corrective braces and plates.
- Heel cracks are an unpleasant and unaesthetic phenomenon. Moreover, they are open to fungal infections. The treatment of cracks requires several procedures, and the sooner the patient turns to a podiatrist, the faster and more painlessly this problem will be solved.
- Hyperkeratosis is a multi-stage treatment process that includes procedures to soften the hard skin of the foot, remove the stratum corneum and polish.
Clinical podology
- Various manifestations of fungal diseases: fungal infections, onychomycosis. Deformation of the nail plate, discoloration, dryness, peeling and itching of the skin, the appearance of microcracks - at the first appearance of any of these signs, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. Podology successfully treats all this, and only a specialist can accurately determine the type of infection,because the success of recovery depends on it.
- Callus is the most unpleasant type, it causes pain and discomfort when walking. It occurs both from mechanical damage and from a dermatotropic virus. To remove calluses, the doctor uses cutters and diamond polished stones, which act without damaging the skin of the foot. The procedure is performed without anesthesia.
After removing the callus at home, it reappears over time. The reason for this may be the incorrect setting of the foot, the correction of which is handled by podology. What it is: a corrector orthosis, how to choose and how positive the effect of its use will be - all this can be found out at the appointment with a specialist.
- Removal of plantar warts. Such warts are a benign infectious neoplasm caused by the papillomavirus.
- Nail prosthetics. It has nothing to do with acrylic or gel modeling. It is a temporary measure aimed at giving the nails an aesthetic appearance.
Using staples and plates. Innovative Podology
What is orthonyxia?
Often, when some types of the above diseases occur, deformation of the nail develops. Orthonics is a correction of the nail plate through special systems.
If there is a problem with an ingrown nail or its deformity, doctors no longer practice surgery. Applicationcorrective systems are widely used by podology. What is it: staples and plates to guide nail growth, and how safe is it?
These systems are indicated for problems with ingrown nails and are fixed for a period of 5 to 10 months. The use of the innovative COMBIped technique allows even children to correct the deformity.
Podology does it all. A photo of nail correction using a plate is shown in the photo below.
Beauty salon or clinic. What to choose?
Due to the urgency of the problem, podology departments are being opened in many medical institutions and clinics in Moscow. Not so long ago, the Central Department of Specialized Care opened a new direction in dermatovenereology. In this case, podology, being a branch of applied medicine, solves the problems of nail deformation, which provoked orthopedic, dermatological, endocrinological and surgical problems.
At the clinic, you need to consult a dermatovenereologist, who, after assessing the problem, will refer you to a podiatrist.
Reviews from clients who have undergone treatment testify to the individual and professional approach of doctors using high-tech equipment. A new combination therapy in combination with a hardware treatment of the affected nail plates can eliminate foot problems for the elderly and those suffering from diabetes.
In addition, many beauty salons and cosmetology centers in Moscow havenail service specialist trained in the basics of podology. Thanks to the development of this science, the art of pedicure has reached a new level. Many diseases of the foot were previously treated with surgical methods. Now in salons and centers they treat without surgery and with gentle methods.
The Cleo-Line Cosmetology Center in Moscow specializes in hardware cosmetology, including nail services - medical manicure and pedicure. According to the reviews of visitors who underwent a course of treatment with podologists, all of them got rid of existing foot defects. The technique of hardware pedicure used in the Center is gaining recognition from dozens of customers.
Moscow Beauty and He alth Center "Mediart Clinic" provides a full range of cosmetology services, including the treatment and prevention of foot diseases. Feedback from the Center's clients testifies to the widespread use of such a modern technique as orthonyxia - the correction of an ingrown nail through a hardware pedicure, the installation of staples and plates.
In addition, the Center provides services for the processing and treatment of diabetic foot.
Conclusion
Which option is preferable: a beauty salon or a podology clinic in Moscow? Reviews will help you make the right choice. However, remember: a good specialist approaches the problem in a complex way, selects the treatment, taking into account the individuality of each of the patients. Be sure to give recommendations to avoid relapse. In addition, a professional product for foot care and disease prevention can be purchased from a doctor.
