Foot Care for Walking, Work, and Exercise
How to choose shoes and socks, prevent blisters and hard skin, and look after feet that walk, stand or exercise for hours.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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Feet carry the whole body and get less care than any other part of it. These articles describe a simple daily routine of washing, drying between the toes and moisturizing, and they give practical help with cracked heels, calluses, odor and toenails. They also explain who should not treat their own feet, such as people with diabetes or poor circulation, and when to see a doctor or podiatrist.
How to choose shoes and socks, prevent blisters and hard skin, and look after feet that walk, stand or exercise for hours.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
The usual signs of a fungal nail infection, the conditions that look similar, why testing matters and what treatment involves.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
A ten-minute evening routine that repairs hands and feet overnight, with a longer weekly version and tips for making it a habit.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
What to do for your skin after exercise: when to shower, how to prevent sweat-related breakouts, chafing and fungal infections.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to trim toenails to prevent ingrown nails, keep feet clean and dry, choose shoes that protect nails and spot problems early.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Why feet smell, the daily washing, sock and shoe habits that reduce odor and when smelly feet need medical attention.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
What calluses and corns are, why they form, how to soften and reduce them safely at home and who should seek professional care.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
The right time and way to moisturize feet, which creams suit dry or rough soles, and why the skin between the toes should stay dry.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Why heels crack, a step-by-step home routine to soften and heal them, and the signs that mean you should see a podiatrist or doctor.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read