Tinea is caused by a fungal infection. The affected area may appear discoloured and in some cases small blisters appear. The area often feels itchy and burning. The fungus thrives in a dark, moist warm environment. Therefore feet covered with socks or nylon pantyhose and enclosed in shoes provide the perfect environment for the fungus to spread. Early treatment is essential to prevent spreading to other parts of the body and to other family members. While many creams are available we recommend the use of Sterling Natural Tinea Cream available at the practice. This cream contains natural plant oils such as tea tree oil - myrrh - marigold and sandalwood. see our page on Sterling Foot Creams Perspiring feet are caused by the overactivity of the sweat glands. Perspiration is more than just water. It contains many of the body's waste products. Sometimes bacteria can be involved causing the feet to have a foul odour. We can advise you how to manage this problem. We recommend Sterling Perspiring Foot Cream a natural product that does not contain potentially harmful aluminium by-products. See our page on Sterling Foot Creams This is a common problem and has many causes. These include hormonal changes, medication, or problems within the skin structure. In the feet this can lead to loss of elasticity of the skin which is a cause of heel fissures. We can treat the heel fissures and many of the problems associated with this problem. We recommend Sterling Dry Skin Foot Cream. See our page on Sterling Foot Creams