FOOT CARE..We should have some mercy and atleast now start paying the required attention to it.
- The first and foremost step towards foot care is to wash your feet in warm (not hot) water, using a mild soap. Don't soak your feet, as this can dry your skin.
- While your feet are still wet, use a pumice stone to keep calluses under control.
- Dry your feet carefully, especially between your toes.
- Thoroughly check your feet and between your toes to make sure there are no cuts, cracks, ingrown toenails, blisters, etc. Use a hand mirror to see the bottom of your feet, or ask someone else to check them for you.
- Clean cuts or scratches with mild soap and water, and cover with a dry dressing suitable for sensitive skin.
- Trim your toenails straight across and file any sharp edges. Don't cut the nails too short.
- Apply an unperfumed lotion to your heels and soles. Wipe off excess lotion that is not absorbed. Don't put lotion between your toes, as the excessive moisture can promote infection.
- Wear fresh clean socks and well-fitting shoes every day. Whenever possible, wear white socks – if you have a cut or sore, the drainage will be easy to see.
So now I guess you have ample of reasons to take care of your feet.
Time visit the doctor :-
If you have the following problems immediately contact your doc.
1. If you have any swelling, warmth, redness or pain in your legs or feet, see your doctor right away.
2. If you have any corns (thick or hard skin on toes), calluses (thick skin on bottom of feet), in-grown toenails, warts or slivers, have them treated by your doctor or a foot care specialist (such as a podiatrist, chiropodist or experienced foot care nurse). Do not try to treat them yourself.
Don't forget to have your bare feet checked by your doctor at least once a year. In addition, ask your doctor to screen you for neuropathy and loss of circulation at least once a year.
