Newsletter | October 11, 2021
Spring is well and truly upon us, so now it’s time to let your feet see some sun! With summer just around the corner, are your feet ready?
It is also important to pay extra attention to your heels and toes if you have diabetes. The condition can leave your feet dry, cracked, or peeling. You can also get sores and ulcers which you may not feel because of nerve damage.
Before you slip into open-toed shoes, learn how to give your feet a seasonal makeover.
Give your feet a thorough look-over every day. Cracks, cuts, sores, and blisters can pop up, and you might not feel them until they get infected if you have nerve damage. Do you have trouble seeing the bottom of your feet? Ask a friend or your partner to help, or you can even use a mirror to help!
Apply a thin layer of cream, lotion, or petroleum jelly to the tops and bottoms of your feet daily to keep your skin soft and supple. Don’t put cream between your toes because the moisture could encourage fungus growth. Instead, sprinkle talcum powder or cornstarch between the toes to keep the area dry.
See a foot doctor (podiatrist). Corns and calluses are thickened areas of skin on the feet that hurt when they rub up against shoes. Don’t try to cut or burn them off yourself. You could injure your skin and cause an infection. Instead, make an appointment with your podiatrist to take care of this situation.
Trim them straight across, and smooth the edges with a file. That way, they can’t grow and cut into your skin. If you have trouble trimming your toenails, ask your foot doctor to take over the job.
Here at The Travelling Podiatrist, we want you to enjoy healthy feet all year round. If your feet are feeling a bit sore or if you are suffering from a foot issue such as a toenail infection, Give our team a call on (03) 5893 4000 to book an appointment and to see one of our podiatrists. We’ll treat the problem and give you advice and support to keep your feet in tip-top condition.