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Please provide some do's and don'ts on improving foot health.

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Ignore: Wash and dry your feet daily. Use a moisturizer on dry skin especially in the winter.

Answered 5/3/2017

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Ignore: Always be sure to dry in between your toes after showers or bathing.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

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Ignore: See a podiatrist yearly if you have diabetes. Don't self treat any lesion on your feet.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Proper: Properly fitted shoes are essential in maintaining good foot health.

Answered 7/31/2014

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Do.:: Do.: wear clean, dry socks Don't: walk in wet shoes.

Answered 6/3/2014

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Ignore: Moisturize your feet and legs especially after bathing during the winter months.

Answered 7/3/2014

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Ignore: Avoid wearing flip flops everyday. They provide minimal support and can cause injury.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Ignore: Don't cut your toenails short, cut them even with the end of your toe. Helps prevent ingrown nails.

Answered 4/21/2015

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Ignore: Be sure to dry your feet and change socks frequently, and use an antifungal if needed.

Answered 8/30/2014

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Ignore: Do not wear high heel shoes ... But if you do only wear them for short periods of time.

Answered 11/10/2019

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Dr. Lee Wittenberg answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Shoes: Do's: Wear supportive shoes with a firm heel counter and minimal flexibility within the sole.

Answered 10/17/2014

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Dr. Richard Taddeo answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Sometimes flats are a worse option than flip-flops especially with a low-arched foot.

Answered 10/24/2014

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Ignore: Don't ignore foot pain. It might indicate a problem or injury more than just overdoing it.

Answered 11/2/2014

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Dr. Pamela Hoffman answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Ignore: Wash and scrub your toe nails with a nail brush. Keep the brush in the shower so you remember.

Answered 11/18/2014

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Ignore: Do not go barefooted..wear a heeled shoe..use a cream like am Lactin to keep skin soft and supple...

Answered 11/23/2014

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Ignore: Avoid going barefoot; especially in public areas such as locker rooms.

Answered 12/1/2014

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Ignore: Wear protective shoe gear in public spaces. Apply alcohol based sanitizer to feet after exposure.

Answered 1/1/2015

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Dr. Vern Christensen answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Always clean and dry between your toes well to prevent excessive moisture and possible foot fungus.

Answered 1/10/2015

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Dr. Lee Stein answered

Ignore: Loosing weight can have a tremendous impact on pain in the feet.

Answered 1/14/2015

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Trim your toenails straight across but not too short to avoid ingrown nails.

Answered 1/22/2015

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Ignore: Check your feet daily. Report abnormalities to your PCP/ Podiatrist. Feet are not supposed to hurt!

Answered 1/23/2015

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Ignore: Flip Flops are for sand and public bathrooms or showers. All else cases wear proper shoes for suppor.

Answered 1/30/2015

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Ignore: Don't soak your foot in Bleach if you have Athlete's foot. This will not cure it.

Answered 1/30/2015

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Ignore: Inspect them for cuts, splinters, warts, ingrown nails, skin cream in winter-not between toes.

Answered 5/24/2015

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Dr. Richard Blake answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: To improve foot health, we should use a pumice stone when you notice calluses.

Answered 1/31/2015

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Ignore: Wear socks that are appropriate for your activity and foot gear. Oversize rather than too tight.

Answered 4/9/2015

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Ignore: Always wear thick rubberized soles for shock absorption if working on your feet all day .

Answered 2/5/2015

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Don't walk barefoot outdoors. Do dry well and wash well between the toes.

Answered 2/7/2015

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Wear comfortable fitting shoes, change socks regularly, treat any irregular skin areas.

Answered 2/14/2015

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Ignore: First and foremost, wash and dry feet daily. Wear cotton socks. Wear firm-soled walking shoes.

Answered 7/21/2015

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Dr. MARTIN Girling answered

Specializes in Wound care

Ignore: Don't soak feet for long periods of time do wash and dry well daily. Don't ever use bleach or hot wa.

Answered 4/17/2016

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Ignore: Do's: Clean, dry well, proper fitting shoes, good support and cushioning. Don't : cheat your feet.

Answered 4/8/2015

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Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Don't ignore the bottom of the feet when it comes to putting on lotion. The feet is covered in skin.

Answered 4/19/2015

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Dr. Nima Moghaddas answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Get in the habit of checking ur feet everyday for cuts, sores, or bruising.

Answered 4/26/2015

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Dr. Jordan Steinberg answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Always dry in between your toes after a shower or bath to help prevent athletes foot.

Answered 5/24/2015

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Ignore: Shop for shoes in the afternoon. Feet swell as the day goes on, so the best shoe fit is in the PM.

Answered 6/8/2015

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Dr. Collin Ball answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: General Foot Care Tips Agree with me or not, most of us give too little value to one of the complex.

Answered 6/20/2015

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Ignore: Try to minimize flip flop and sandal wear this time of the year due to causing plantar fasciitis.

Answered 7/15/2015

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Ignore: Wear supportive shoes for daily wear. Maintain flexibility in your feet by stretching /flexing toes.

Answered 8/3/2015

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Ignore: Don't remove you nail cuticles, they purpose of them is to protect you nail base from infections.

Answered 10/3/2015

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Eliminate: Eliminate heel fissures by applying foot lotion under occlusion with a band aid over the fissure.

Answered 10/6/2015

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Ignore: Walking barefoot in the grass or the pool helps to strengthen the small muscles of the foot.

Answered 12/21/2015

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: If you give in, just an inch, to poor foot health care, it could cost you a foot.

Answered 6/4/2017

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Dr. Jimmy Lee answered

Ignore: Diabetic patients should never walk barefoot on any surface, especially during night time.

Answered 6/17/2017

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Dr. Richard Greenwald answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Dry your feet after exposure to moisture. Check for open sores, blisters, rash. Comfortable shoes.

Answered 4/29/2018

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Dr. Richard Greenwald answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Watch your step! Broken glass, bugs, nails, uneven ground, lots of things can turn you around--.

Answered 4/29/2018

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Dr. Richard Mallia answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Do use lotion after soaking your feet to restore the moisture in the skin.

Answered 10/31/2018

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