12 Foot Care Tips

1. Do not ignore foot pain, it is not normal. If pain persists, consult your podiatrist.
2. Examine your feet often. Pay attention to changes in color and temperature. Increased thickness or change in nail color can be a sign of fungal development.
3. Wash your feet regularly, especially between the toes, and dry them completely. Excess humidity and heat favor the proliferation of fungi and various bacteria.
4. Apply a foot deodorant regularly. The function of special foot deodorants will prevent excessive sweating.
5. Cut the nails straight and not too short, especially the corners, as this can lead to the nails becoming deformed, digging in and causing wounds. People with diabetes or circulatory problems must take extreme care because they are more prone to infection. Diabetics should visit a podiatrist at least once a year for a thorough checkup.
6. Use tights or socks made of natural fabrics. Cotton is the best material; It is advisable to avoid synthetic fibers.
7. Keep skin well hydrated. The heel is the area of ​​the foot that needs the most hydration. To avoid cracks, apply the appropriate moisturizing product according to the condition of your skin.
8. Avoid walking barefoot, your feet will be at greater risk of injury and infection (fungus, papillomas...). At the beach always use sunscreen on your feet as on the rest of your body.
9. Be cautious when using home remedies for foot ailments; Self-treatment (callicides) can often result in a problem of greater importance than the one it was intended to treat.
10. The footwear you use is essential, since bad shoes can even cause back problems. Change shoes if they are worn or deformed. Look for soft, flexible shoes that are neither rigid nor flat, nor do they have a lot of heels, and of a suitable width for your feet (the heel is not usually a good ally of the feet). The footwear has to adapt to the foot (and not the other way around), therefore, look for footwear that does not rub, that is not too big or small and that supports your foot.
11. Do not share tools to cut nails or calluses. Above all, in case of possible nail pathologies. Do not share them, even with other family members, you could transmit the diseases to them.
12. Periodically review your orthopedic treatment. Whether they are prostheses or plantar supports, remember to do periodic checkups. The materials become fatigued and do not achieve the objectives set by the podiatrist.