Basic Foot Care
-- Examine your feet daily for dryness, breaks in the skin, calluses, etc. Do this in a good light and, if your eyesight is poor, have someone do it for you.
-- Use a lanolin moisturizing cream for dry and cracked skin. If your feet perspire, dust lightly with talcum powder. Remove excess cream or powder from between your toes to avoid skin breakdown.
-- Wear shoes and socks that fit your feet and are comfortable and change your socks daily.
-- Exercise daily.
-- Wash your feet every day. Always test the water temperature with your wrist or elbow to avoid burning your feet, particularly if your circulation is poor. Pat - don't rub - your feet dry and be sure to dry between and under the toes.
-- Soaking your feet is soothing and beneficial, but never soak for more than ten minutes to avoid dry skin.
-- Cut or file your nails straight across and never shorter than the end of your toe. Use nail clippers, scissors, a rounded, diamond-chip nail file or an emery board.
See your doctor right away if you notice any of the following:
-- an injury that doesn't heal or becomes infected;
-- any part of your foot or leg that turns blue or black;
-- pain when walking that is relieved by rest;
-- reduced sensation to pain or extreme temperatures;
-- any unusual coldness, cramping, numbness, tingling or discomfort in your feet.
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