Skin Problems and Other Ailments
Homeless people are also prone to a number of skin ailments such as scabies, body lice, and venous stasis disease as a result of a lack of hygiene because they can’t bathe often enough. To add insult to injury, they may also suffer from foot-related disorders such as tinea pedis, immersion foot or corns and callouses resulting from prolonged walking, exposure to moisture and improper footwear.
The homeless are also vulnerable to infectious diseases like tuberculosis and Hepatitis A, B, and C. All this and more weighed on Cindy’s conscience which is why she was so motivated to help this one particular man out.