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FOOT
CARE TIPS
INTRODUCTION
In
order to maintain healthy feet you must make an effort
and care for your feet. This can prevent many foot conditions
that affect the feet. The sooner you start caring for
your feet the sooner they will care for you. It is essential
your foot health becomes a daily routine. Just as healthy
teeth, hair and skin are important, so are healthy feet.
Below is Dr Foot’s 20 foot care tips. If you suffer
from diabetes, please consult a State Registered Chiropodist
before you follow any instructions.
- Don’t
ignore pain. Painful feet are not normal. Many
foot conditions can be cured if you visit a chiropodist
as early as possible.
- Wash
your feet daily in luke warm soapy water. Do not soak
the feet as this may cause them to become excessively
dry
- Dry
your feet thoroughly, especially in between the toes.
- Apply
moisturizing cream all over the feet, except in between
the toes.
- Inspect
your feet regularly. Particular attention should be
given to changes in color and temperature of your
feet.
- You
should contact a chiropodist if your nails become
thick, tough and discolored.
- Any
growth on your feet such as corns calluses and verrucae's
should be monitored.
- Peeling
of the skin or excessively dry skin should be treated.
Seek advice from a chiropodist.
- If
your feet are itchy, that may be a sign of a fungal
infection of the skin. Seek advice from a chiropodist.
- Remove
any hard skin you may have gently with a pumice stone
or a skin file. It is not wise to use a pumice or
skin file over a joint. If your lesion is over a joint,
seek advice from a chiropodist.
- Trim
toe nails with a nail trimmer. Cut them straight across
and not too short. Do not cut down the corner as this
cam lead to in growing toenails. Patients with diabetes
should have their nails cut by a State Registered
Chiropodist.
- Select
appropriate shoes for your feet. Please refer to our
shoes and health section.
- Purchase
new shoes later in the day when feet tend to be at
their largest.
- Wear
new shoes in slowly and remember new shoes should
not hurt your feet.
- Be
cautious of home remedies for corns and verrucaes
as they can cause damage to your skin.
- Do
not carry out bathroom surgery, cutting out a
corn with a pair of scissors can be very dangerous
and can lead to further problems with the feet.
- Avoid
walking barefoot, as your feet are more prone to injury
and infection.
- If
you are at a beach, put sun block cream on your feet
as well as the rest of your body.
- Men
should wear cotton socks that absorb moisture. Women
should avoid excessively restrictive nylon tights.
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Always
consult your State Registered Chiropodist if you
have any foot complaints.
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