Most of us leave warm-boots or footwear during the warm days of summer and prefer lightweight summer sandals. However, have you ever thought of taking care of your feet during this season of the year?
Whether you spend your days with your toes in the sand or relaxing with your feet up, here are a few tips from leading aged care provider OSAN Ability Assist to keep those feet healthy in the heat.
Moisturise Your Heels
As we get older, our skin loses its inner moisture and becomes very dry. This often leads to cracking of heel. Cracked heels are not only painful, but they can also lead to severe infection. That’s why you should use a moisturiser cream daily before bed to keep the skin soft and supple. If you notice a deep crack with dried blood, your best bet is to apply an over the counter (OTC) cream from your pharmacist or ask your physician to cover it with a small bandage.
Keep Off the Blisters
In summer days, a new pair of sandals might look just awesome, but it also becomes the cause of painful foot blisters. To reduce the chances of blisters always look for sandals made from soft leathers or natural fabrics. The softer the material would be, the less chance of blistering will be there. Try wearing those sandals at home before taking them out on the town. Any areas of friction or pressure can be lined with felt or lamb’s wool to prevent blistering.
Reduce Sweaty Feet
Summer temperatures can certainly lead to increased moisture in shoes, and sweaty feet are notgood for anybody. Excess moisture can increase the likelihood of skin infections. Wearing dry, synthetic, moisture-wicking socks and changing them whenever they get wet is the best prevention. For even more protection try a drying foot powder before going out in the elements.
Take Care of The Nails
Ladies are likely to want to beautify their feet to compliment summer sandals. Avoid the temptation to apply nail polish as it reduces the nails’ ability to ‘breathe’ and can mask more serious dermatological problems including fungal infections. The condition of the nail including the colour, thickness and strength is also indicative of overall health and wellbeing and therefore your podiatrist must be able to see it.
Keeping these few tips in mind should help ease the pain of summer feet. Now let’s get out and enjoy the weather.
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