General Foot Care
For
All Feet
•
Wash your feet daily. Rinse off all soap and dry
thoroughly, especially between toes.
• Trim nails straight across, and not too short. Don't
cut out or dig at corners.
• Do not trim, shave, or use over-the-counter
medicines to dissolve corns or calluses
• Wear clean socks or stockings, changed daily. Don't
wear any that are too short or too tight.
• Wear shoes that fit. (See
Finding the Right Shoes For You.)
Some
people's feet sweat more than others, and are more prone to
athlete's foot. These tips may help:
•
Wear shoes made of leather or canvas - not synthetics.
Sandals are good.
• Switch shoes from day to day.
• Use foot powder.
• See your doctor if severe problems persist.