Immersion foot (trench foot) is another problem seen with increased frequency among the homeless population. [41] It results from cutaneous injury by water absorption in the stratum corneum of the ...

It is one of three types of immersion foot. When your feet are cold and damp for long periods of time, the body constricts blood flow to prevent heat loss. This results in a lack of oxygen supply ...

Immersion foot is a common problem in street homeless caused by chronic moisture exposure and exacerbated by repetitive minor trauma, inadequate footwear, and long periods of standing and walking.