Our foot care services offer foot exams, foot care and training to help you care for your feet.
Foot Care Services Tips
Some steps to take care of your feet:
- Wash your feet daily with warm water and soap
- Dry your feet well, especially between the toes
- Keep your skin supple with a moisturizing lotion
- Check your feet daily for blisters, cuts, sores, redness or swelling (use a mirror to check the bottom of your feet)
- Notify your doctor right away if you find something wrong
- Use an emery board gently to shape toenails even with the ends of the toes
- Wear socks or stockings without seams or bumps that are clean and soft and well-fitting
- Keep your feet warm and dry
- Wear shoes that fit well and do not rub toes or heels
- Examine your shoes daily for cracks, pebbles, nails or anything that could hurt your feet
- See your podiatrist (foot doctor) if you have a wound that is not healing
Also, make sure you don't:
- Walk barefoot indoors or outdoors
- Soak your feet without first checking the temperature of the water with your hand
- Use a hot water bottle or heating pad on your feet
- Put lotion between your toes
- Use a knife or razor blade to cut your toenails or feet
- Use chemicals or corn and callous removers yourself
- Rip off a hangnail
- Wear garters or other clothing that cut off circulation to your feet
- Smoke