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Foot pain caused by a heel spur can significantly affect daily activities and overall quality of life. The earlier the symptoms of a heel spur are recognised and the affected foot treated, the sooner the pain can be relieved. But what leads to this painful condition and can it be prevented?

Our feet carry us through everyday life – often leaving noticeable traces. Callus forms as a natural protective mechanism of the skin, especially in heavily stressed areas such as heels or the ball of the foot. What serves as protection can often become a cosmetic problem. What exactly is callus, what are the causes and how can one prevent excessively thick callus?

Spider veins, delicate vascular patterns under the skin, are primarily a cosmetic issue. They are also referred to as besenreiser varicosity and are usually harmless unless they indicate chronic venous insufficiency. But what causes spider veins, how are they treated and can their development be prevented?