Foot Care Basics

Treating your feet right takes a minimal amount of effort for some major potential benefits. Even though we can easily overlook the health and condition of our feet, following these basic tips can keep you in top shape from heal to toe.

Preventative Measures

• Check your feet daily for calluses, breaks in the skin, sore spots, bruises, blisters, or any other abnormalities. Catching these conditions early on is crucial, as the extent to which we use our feet every day means that they can quickly become more painful and serious.
• Wear shoes and socks of the proper size, and change your socks daily.
• Get regular exercise and wash your feet daily. Pat your feet dry with a towel (rubbing motions can easily irritate the skin).
• Soaking your feet can be soothing, but any longer than ten minutes risks drying out the skin.

Creams and Other Topical Treatments

The foot care market is a huge one. Rubs, lotions, oils and ointments abound that can help keep your feet exfoliated, smooth, and fresh-feeling. One popular type of scrub uses crushed pumice, or lava rock, delivered in a liquid solution to remove dead skin and calluses. For those with the problem of excessively sweaty feet, many experts advise a light sprinkling of talcum powered to prevent the discomfort and other complications that can arise.

Contact Us

No two people have the same feet, and no two people subject their feet to the exact same types and amount of stress. Moreover, the sheer amount of competing methods of treatment can be overwhelming for someone uncertain of what steps they should take.

For more information on the specific products and techniques that can help you achieve and maintain healthy skin, and for all your foot care needs, contact the Houston medical spa Dermagenix today by calling 713-662-3376.