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Pol J Cosmetol 2021, 24(1): 69-71en  Podological foot care in patient with chronic venous insufficiencyAgnieszka Garncarczyk, Katarzyna Adamczyk, Paweł Antończak, Dominika Wcisło-Dziadecka Department of Cosmetology, Chair of Cosmetology, School of Pharmacy Science, Medical University of Silesia Summary Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a progressive disease of the lower limbs affecting a significant part of the population. In addition to venous dysfunction and skin changes in the lower leg, the disease leads to deformation of the feet. Changes in the anatomical structures of the skin and nails are observed. In addition to sites with an overgrown, horny epidermis, local areas of skin atrophy appear. Nails, whose bed is undernourished, grow more slowly and become thicker. Due to the gentleness of the skin, and the presence of edema, venation and skin lesions, self-care of the feet is very difficult for patients. In order to prevent impairments in the functionality of the feet and to improve the quality of life, patients in addition to the treatment of CVI should be included in the podiatry care that include the removal of the skin cornifications, correction of thickened and overgrown nail plates and ingrown nails. As part of podiatric service, foot diseases are diagnosed, counseling regarding foot care and selection of footwear is carried out. Individually to the needs of the patient, the off-loading equipment and corrective shoe insoles are selected. Key words: podiatry, chronic venous insufficiency, ingrown toenail |