Foot Care Tips

Good foot care can help prevent injuries, infections and other common foot problems. Taking a few minutes each day to care for your feet can help keep them healthy and comfortable.

Daily Foot Care

• Wash your feet every day with warm water and soap. Thoroughly dry your feet after bathing.
• Apply moisturizer to help prevent dry, cracked skin.
• Inspect your feet for wounds, skin problems or signs of infection.
• Treat sweaty feet with a medicated powder or spray containing aluminum chloride hexahydrate.
• Wear shoes both indoors and outdoors to help prevent foot injuries.
• Apply sunscreen to the tops of your feet when they are exposed to the sun.

Weekly Foot Care

• Trim toenails as needed, cutting straight across to help prevent ingrown toenails.
• Use cuticle oil or vitamin E to help moisturize dry nails.
• Choose nail polish that does not contain formaldehyde, toluene or dibutyl phthalate.
• Smooth corns and calluses with a pumice stone. Avoid over-the-counter products that contain acids.