Post by Popcorn&Candy on Jun 21, 2022 6:59:30 GMT -5
This is my foot routine:
1. I wash my feet with soap 2. I wash my feet with shower gel afterwards 3. I regularly cut my toenails 4. I don't paint my toenails however 5. I use an electric pumice device every night to remove dead skin 6. I use foot cream every night 7. I wear fluffy socks at night 8. I wear stylish shoes
I wash my feet twice daily but usually only with water, no soap. I use moisturiser after washing and occasionally foot cream. Most times I use oil on my ankles as I was afflicted by a strange rash last year. I sorted it with vaseline at the time. When I massage the oil into my ankles I do tend to push downward onto my lower ankle / foot with it. I sort hard skin and cut my toenails when needed. I wear socks when I need to, day or night, but prefer to avoid it for much of the time to get good airflow and avoid fungal infections.
I have very dry skin and no matter what I use they are dry.. Ive tried everything and its all temporary so I use a pumice I have an electric one too but I cant say Im impressed by it. I use a good quality cream to keep the skin in healthy condition and I dont wear socks unless I have to.
My feet have never been soft and ladylike.. They match the rest of me !
I have very dry skin and no matter what I use they are dry.. Ive tried everything and its all temporary so I use a pumice I have an electric one too but I cant say Im impressed by it. I use a good quality cream to keep the skin in healthy condition and I dont wear socks unless I have to.
My feet have never been soft and ladylike.. They match the rest of me !
It's worth varying moisturisers. We are all different, so different moisturisers suit different people.
It's worth varying moisturisers. We are all different, so different moisturisers suit different people.
I agree with this.
I shouldn't have done this: but last night I took scissors to the hard skin on the sole of one of my feet. I gently nudged the dead skin and cut it off. I didn't cut myself! I just got rid of dead skin that would've taken forever to remove with a pumice stone. I also still use foot cream at night: it does help soften my feet.
My feet are important to me and I DO look after them.
It's worth varying moisturisers. We are all different, so different moisturisers suit different people.
I agree with this.
I shouldn't have done this: but last night I took scissors to the hard skin on the sole of one of my feet. I gently nudged the dead skin and cut it off. I didn't cut myself! I just got rid of dead skin that would've taken forever to remove with a pumice stone. I also still use foot cream at night: it does help soften my feet.
My feet are important to me and I DO look after them.
I may have mentioned this on another thread somewhere, but, I have got a little holder which is fitted with a scalpel blade. With it you can shave off hard skin. I originally got it from Boots although I don't see it there now. Maybe it is considered too dangerous, at least in removal / replacement of blades. I have had no problems in using it though. It's perhaps a bit like a safety razor in design / use.
I may have mentioned this on another thread somewhere, but, I have got a little holder which is fitted with a scalpel blade. With it you can shave off hard skin. I originally got it from Boots although I don't see it there now. Maybe it is considered too dangerous, at least in removal / replacement of blades. I have had no problems in using it though. It's perhaps a bit like a safety razor in design / use.
I did not know Boots had stocked this.
Again, I am very careful when cutting off dead skin: I take it slowly. I did it again last night: without cutting myself. I certainly take a lot of care when doing so.
I shouldn't have done this: but last night I took scissors to the hard skin on the sole of one of my feet. I gently nudged the dead skin and cut it off. I didn't cut myself! I just got rid of dead skin that would've taken forever to remove with a pumice stone. I also still use foot cream at night: it does help soften my feet.
My feet are important to me and I DO look after them.
I may have mentioned this on another thread somewhere, but, I have got a little holder which is fitted with a scalpel blade. With it you can shave off hard skin. I originally got it from Boots although I don't see it there now. Maybe it is considered too dangerous, at least in removal / replacement of blades. I have had no problems in using it though. It's perhaps a bit like a safety razor in design / use.
It normally takes a few days of moisturizer for me to soften my heels and soles.
I used to be like that. Now It is more regular, and using the foot file at least every second day.
Cherry, the woman who cleans my house told me her heels got so bad that she put vaseline on it and wrap it overnight. Three days and shower everyday using hot water to scrub it off, she told me they became soft again. I never file or brush or use pumice stone, my skin is pretty thin, one misstep and I might bleed, for a diabetic person like me, I am trying to avoid bleeding.
I used to be like that. Now It is more regular, and using the foot file at least every second day.
Cherry, the woman who cleans my house told me her heels got so bad that she put vaseline on it and wrap it overnight. Three days and shower everyday using hot water to scrub it off, she told me they became soft again. I never file or brush or use pumice stone, my skin is pretty thin, one misstep and I might bleed, for a diabetic person like me, I am trying to avoid bleeding.
For her that is good advice. For you it is too much. Carry on as you are.
Assuming that you are using unperfumed?
Have your feet been assessed for sensation?
If you want personal chat, feel free to pm me.
Last Edit: Jun 30, 2022 17:12:15 GMT -5 by a_muppet
Cherry, the woman who cleans my house told me her heels got so bad that she put vaseline on it and wrap it overnight. Three days and shower everyday using hot water to scrub it off, she told me they became soft again. I never file or brush or use pumice stone, my skin is pretty thin, one misstep and I might bleed, for a diabetic person like me, I am trying to avoid bleeding.
For her that is good advice. For you it is too much. Carry on as you are.
Assuming that you are using unperfumed?
Have your feet been assessed for sensation?
If you want personal chat, feel free to pm me.
Thanks Cherry, my feet are okay so far. I always hear that any diabetic person should avoid getting cut since it can easily become infected.
For her that is good advice. For you it is too much. Carry on as you are.
Assuming that you are using unperfumed?
Have your feet been assessed for sensation?
If you want personal chat, feel free to pm me.
Thanks Cherry, my feet are okay so far. I always hear that any diabetic person should avoid getting cut since it can easily become infected.
Obviously, you will heal slower than if you weren't diabetic, but the risk factor varies greatly from person to person depending on their circulation, their quality of sensation, and how variable their diabetes is.
If it makes you nervous, a session with a podiatrist could clarify. I always ensure that my diabetics know just how much they have to worry, and for most of them, it isn't much at all. A lot of doctors are lazy and take the easy option, and tell their diabetics that they HAVE to be careful, no matter how low their risk factor is.
But in plain terms, if your feet look a similar shade to others, you follow the dietary advice, and your blood sugar is stable, then you are probably a fairly low risk.