Urea cream is a widely used keratolytic for many rough and dry skin conditions such as cracked heels. Different concentrations of the urea cream have different clinical affects. Common uses of urea creams:
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A is for Archies Arch Support Thongs
October 6, 2019
These are arch supporting flip flops (called ‘thongs’ in Australia where they come from) that are proving popular with podiatrists and patients as an alternative and adjunct to foot orthotic therapy. Most people that try these on end up buying them as they are so comfortable. Archies Arch Support Thongs are a type of footwear […]
B is for Bunion Correctors
October 6, 2019
Theses are night splints for bunions that are supposed to correct the bunion. They do not correct bunions, but can improve the angle of the big toe a few degrees after a few months of use. Bunion correctors are devices or tools designed to alleviate the symptoms and help correct bunions, a common foot condition. […]
F is for Fireside Summitt
May 25, 2018
The Podiatry Fireside Summitt was an ambition 24hr online conference before online conferences were a thing.
P is for PodChatLive
May 25, 2018
PodChatLive is a weekly livestream discussion on podiatry and related topics. Listen to their podcast.
S is for the Short Foot Exercise
January 19, 2017
The short foot exercise is an arch strengthening exercise that is commonly prescribed for flat or overpronated feet. The Short Foot Exercise is a foot strengthening exercise commonly used in rehabilitation and training programs. It aims to improve the stability, strength, and alignment of the foot muscles, particularly the intrinsic muscles of the foot. Benefits […]
G is for Gowers sign
August 1, 2015
Gowers sign is common in conditions that involve a proximal muscles weakness such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. In these conditions in order to stand the child first starts prone and then uses the hand to ‘walk’ up the legs. Gowers’ sign is a medical sign that is commonly observed in individuals with muscle weakness, particularly […]
T is for Tagament
July 29, 2015
Tagament is the most common brand name for the drug, cimetidine that is used to reduce gastric acid secretions in gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcers. It has also been suggested as a treatment for warts. Tagamet (cimetidine) is a medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonists or […]
I is for Ipswich Touch Test
March 8, 2015
The Ipswich Touch Test is a clinical test to test for a lack of sensation in those with diabetes. For the Ipswich Touch Test, you simply lightly touch the ends of the 1st, 3rd and 5th toes to see if they can feel them. if they can’t then there is a good chance that they […]