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Onychomycosis — a fungal infection of the nail plates — is one of the most common diagnoses in podology. According to statistics, it affects every fifth adult. However, many people notice the problem too late, as nail changes develop slowly and are often mistaken for a cosmetic issue in the early stages. In this article,…

Pain with every step, redness around the nail fold, and the feeling that the nail is “cutting into” the skin are all common signs of an ingrown toenail. This condition is widespread: according to medical statistics, approximately one in three people experiences onychocryptosis (the medical term for an ingrown nail) at least once in their…

Cracked heels are one of the most common issues treated by podologists. According to specialists, more than 30% of people over the age of 40 experience this condition. Many try to solve the problem on their own using creams, pumice stones, or home remedies — often making the situation worse. Let’s explore why heels crack,…

Medical Pedicure: What It Is and How It Differs from a Regular Pedicure If you think a pedicure is only about nail polish and beautiful nails, you are only partially right. There is a fundamentally different type of procedure — the medical pedicure. It focuses not on aesthetics, but on foot health. At the Medest…

Modern lifestyles have made chronic stress almost the norm. However, its impact goes far beyond emotional well-being — it directly affects the skin, accelerating aging processes and reducing its ability to regenerate. At Medest Clinic, we view the skin as part of an integrated system within the body. That is why addressing stress is an…

How protein deficiency affects the skin — and what you can do about it Skin condition depends not only on skincare, but also on overall lifestyle. Smoking, stress, pollution, and UV exposure all increase oxidative stress and accelerate the aging process. However, nutrition plays an equally important role: it largely determines how firm and resilient…

Rapid weight loss does not always make the face look younger. On the contrary, many people notice that after significant weight reduction, facial features become sharper, hollows appear, folds deepen, and the skin looks less dense. As fat mass decreases, the face also loses volume, and it is this loss of volume that can visually…

Achieving desired body contours is no longer just a matter of effort and time. Traditional methods and workouts often fail to deliver visible results exactly where they are most wanted — for example, in the abdominal area, thighs, or arms, especially with age, after breaks in physical activity, or during a training “plateau.” This is…