• Feet Well-Being
  • Caring for your feet
  • Examining your feet
  • Relaxing your feet
  • Walking means happy feet
  • Exercising your feet and toes
  • Selecting the right shoes
• Feet skin facts
• Common foot conditions

Examining your feet

Just like we should examine the rest of our skin for irregularities, our feet need extra attention, too. On a regular basis, take time to look over your feet, paying close attention to any cuts, blisters, calluses, corns or signs of athlete's foot.

Dealing with problem areas

If you find any problem areas such as corns or calluses, remember that these should never be cut. Instead, purchase a special cream available at your pharmacy that softens the skin, or try gently using a pumice stone while bathing. See your doctor if these methods do not resolve the problem.

Also contact your doctor if you have ingrown toenails – and resist cutting them yourself. Doing so can make the problem worse, and increase your risk of infection.