One of the most important parts of keeping your feet healthy and pain-free involves preventative steps. To start, cleaning your feet and keeping them dry is key to avoid fungal infections that may grow in moisture. Fungal infections are common in public places such as pools, locker rooms, and showers. It is crucial to protect your feet with shower shoes when visiting these areas. Examining your feet is paramount in tackling issues early on. Peeling between the toes could signal athlete’s foot, and discolored nails may be an indication of a nail fungus. Choosing the correct footwear can also be beneficial for the feet. Purchase shoes at the end of the day when the feet are at their largest and avoid shoes that cramp the toes as this could lead to ingrown toenails, bunions, and calluses. If you are experiencing any type of foot pain or would like additional information on keeping the feet healthy, please speak with a podiatrist for professional care and treatment.

Everyday foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checked, contact Dr. Gerald Perelman from Ohio. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Everyday Foot Care

Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. Without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks.

It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before. For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops. Wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent Athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Wilmington, OH . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.