Take care of your feet and maintain good pedal hygiene. Clean your feet, including nail bed, soles and web spaces,with a mild soap and lukewarm water. Use a soft, dry towel or a hair dryer to clean the space between the toes. Dry , cracked skin causes irritation and infection. Using a moisturising cream over the foot and the soles protects the skin but it should not be applied in the web spaces that are prone to fungal infection.
Trim nails carefully , as injury can cause infection. Use shoes that are broad in the front and use the correct size. It is important to have one finger space behind the foot when the shoe is worn. Use dry, padded socks. Before wearing your shoes check inside for rough spots or foreign objects. Be careful while using new footwear to avoid shoe bite.
Do not place anything hot on the feet like a hot water bag and heating pad. Avoid walking barefoot on the beach or in places of worship. Do not soak feet in water for more than five minutes or reuse wet, soiled socks.
Trim nails carefully , as injury can cause infection. Use shoes that are broad in the front and use the correct size. It is important to have one finger space behind the foot when the shoe is worn. Use dry, padded socks. Before wearing your shoes check inside for rough spots or foreign objects. Be careful while using new footwear to avoid shoe bite.
Do not place anything hot on the feet like a hot water bag and heating pad. Avoid walking barefoot on the beach or in places of worship. Do not soak feet in water for more than five minutes or reuse wet, soiled socks.
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