Lnq Foot Care (2024)

FAQs

How long should the resident foot soak for during foot care? ›

Immerse their feet in warm water for 5 to 20 minutes. Use water and a soapy washcloth. Wash each foot and between the toes. Rinse the entire foot with the wet washcloth, including between the toes.

Daily foot care

Check your feet daily for signs of swelling, redness or heat – these may be signs of infection. Wash your feet daily and dry well between the toes.

The examination should include assessment for neuropathy, skin changes (e.g. calluses, ulcers, infection), peripheral arterial disease (e.g. pedal pulses and skin temperature) and structural abnormalities (e.g. range of motion of ankles and toe joints, bony deformities) [Grade D, Level 4 (1)].

Foot soaks should not last longer than 20 minutes, and be sure to dry the feet thoroughly when finished. Applying some moisturizer after drying will help prevent drying out the feet. If you live with diabetes, or have dry, cracked skin foot soaks should be avoided altogether.

Wounds and dry skin

Prolonged soaking can also open small cracks that may be present in the skin, allowing germs to enter. An Epsom salt foot soak may sound relaxing, but people with diabetes should avoid soaking their feet for long periods or in water that is too hot.

Treatment: Treatment options for hard skin on feet include regular exfoliation with tools like pumice stones or foot files, moisturising to keep the skin supple and using creams containing Salicylic Acid to soften the hard skin.

Dissolve a half-cup of Epsom salt into a tub or bowl of warm water. Soak your feet for 10 to 20 minutes once a week. What are the health benefits of Epsom salt? Epsom salt can help soften your skin and leave it less prone to bacteria overgrowth.

Your podiatrist will likely perform curetting of the lesion which should not cause you pain. Other options your doctor may offer for treatment are injections into the area or use of diluted acids to get rid of the clogged sweat gland entirely.

Don't: walk barefoot in public places. Viral and fungal infections and plantar warts are all spread by direct contact. Keeping feet covered with shower shoes or flip-flops at the gym, community pool, and nail salon will greatly lower your risk of contracting one of these infections.

What's a good foot care routine? ›

What a podiatrist assesses as healthy skin on the foot. The colour of the skin is the same or very similar colour to the skin on your thighs or belly. It is not reddish or bluish, this could indicate circulation problems. The skin between your toes is clean and doesn't have peeling or moist, white skin.

Foot care & assessments

Keep the feet clean • Maintain skin integrity (skin health) • Keep the skin moisturised • Keep nails short, but not too short • Reduce the risk of injury, infection and complications • Improve self‑esteem.

Although rare, nerve damage from diabetes can lead to changes in the shape of your feet, such as Charcot's foot. Charcot's foot may start with redness, warmth, and swelling. Later, bones in your feet and toes can shift or break, which can cause your feet to have an odd shape, such as a “rocker bottom.”

Foot Soak Instructions

Add lemon juice, vinegar, and Epsom salt to a tub of warm water. Use the insides of the lemon to clean the feet. Soak feet for 10-15 minutes.

When performing wound care at home, prepare a basin with a quart of lukewarm water and two tablespoons of Epsom salt. Soak your feet for 15 minutes twice a day. When you remove your feet from the water, gently pat them dry. Next, put antibiotic ointment directly on the wound to prevent infection.

Soak the feet in warm water for almost 20 minutes. This helps the skin pores open, and the feet become soft to touch. It will be easy to remove unnecessary debris from the feet. You can use a professional massager to soak; it improves blood circulation and helps your muscles relax.

Soak feet for 5 - 10 minutes (or less than 5 minutes if the client is diabetic). The Footlogix Foot Soak hydrates feet and softens calluses, making cuticle work and callus removal easier and less time consuming. Remove feet from footbath and gently pat dry.