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Daily Foot Care
- Wash your feet every day with warm water and soap. Thoroughly dry your feet after your shower.
- Moisturize your feet with a good lotion.
- Inspect your feet for wounds, skin problems or infections.
- Treat sweaty feet with a medicated powder or spray that contains aluminum chloride hexahydrate.
- Always wear shoes (inside and outside) to help prevent foot injuries.
- Apply sunscreen to the top of your feet if they are exposed to sun.
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Weekly Foot Care
- Trim nails as needed. Remember to trim straight across. Leave them long enough so the nail doesn’t dig into the skin to help prevent ingrown toenails.
- Moisturize toenails with a cuticle oil or Vitamin E to help prevent age-related dry nails. Choose polish without formaldehyde, toluene or dibutyl phthalate.
- Smooth corns and calluses with a pumice stone. Avoid over-the-counter removers that contain acids.
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Monthly Foot Care
- Inspect your shoes monthly to see if they are still in good shape or need replacement.
- Assess any inserts to determine if they still are doing their intended job.
If you have consistent pain or notice a change in your feet, schedule an evaluation with an HMG podiatrist.
