Just like your face, a skin care regimen is important
for your feet. The skin on your feet can be delicate and can be
the target of many conditions. The cleanliness of your feet can
also be an important factor in foot health. You should always
observe any change in your feet, especially if you are diabetic. |
Soaking
Remember that excessive soaking can either dry out or macerate
the skin. Follow these guidelines when soaking:
* Use lukewarm water with a mild soapless cleanser and limit
the soaking process to 10 to 15 minutes.
* Rinse and pat dry. Avoid rubbing dry to protect fragile skin.
* Gently and completely dry between the toes.
* After drying, use a pumice stone and/or file to remove corns
or calluses. |
Lotions or Creams
Apply a cream or lotion immediately after soaking, bathing or
showering. This keeps the skin from drying and the temptation
to pick at dry skin is avoided.
* Massage the cream or lotion into the skin of the foot and between
the toes until the skin is dry to the touch.
* Petrolatum based products are generally more difficult to work
into the skin. They may leave the skin feeling greasy.
* Use special keratolytic creams and lotions when xerosis (dry
skin) is present. If drying is excessive, a prescribed cream could
be the answer.
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