The summer is getting closer and closer but you haven’t given your feet enough care and attention yet? It’s high time to catch up on! I don’t mean only pedicure but also podiatrist treatments. Check how to prepare your feet for summer both in home and professional surrounding.

Podiatrist appointment

1. Foot and nail fungus treatment

You should do away with the condition at the podiatrist’s clinic. As soon as possible. Untreated fungus spreads easily and quickly. The prescribed medication will treat fungus and remove germs triggering it. For full cure, you need to strictly follow the podiatrist’s or dermatologist’s instructions.

2. Removal of calluses and corns

Calluses and corns are quite bothersome. Even though callous doesn’t cause pain, it is a big cosmetic problem. On the other hand, corns and scrapes are painful and cause discomfort while you walk. Removing such blemishes won’t be a problem for a podiatrist whereas the treatment itself is painless.

3. Ingrown toenails treatment

It involves using special clips which flatten the nail plate as well as make it grow in the proper direction. The treatment also eliminates inflammation and pain which accompany ingrown nails.

4. Cracked heels treatment

The lack of proper foot care may lead to deep cracks, pain and wounds. This ailment affects mostly people whose skin is extremely dry and those who don’t care for their feet. Special baths and medical pedicure remedy cracked heels. If you’re the sufferer, consult a podiatrist or dermatologist.

Home foot care

1. Relaxation bath

Baths relax and soften the epidermis. They have a conditioning and healing effect. Foot baths should be done by everyone who plans on home foot treatments and pedicure and those suffering from various diseases e.g. nail and foot fungus. Add healing salt or essential oils to water. After the bath, thoroughly dry the skin on your feet and between the toes.

2. Exfoliation of foot skin

Exfoliation is a basic element of skin care. Use cosmetics, pumice stones or rasps. Try a coffee, sugar or salt scrub which are cut out for exfoliating thick foot skin. What’s more, using a scrub is an excellent intro to further skin care routine, increasing the blood flow and letting you relax at the same time.

3. Boosting foot skin moisture

The skin on your feet is non-stop exposed to dehydration and corns. To prevent that, we should use moisturising and lipid-replenishing creams. Among the ingredients, seek urea, tea tree oil and Shea butter. The substances gift skin with softness and freshness, prevent the development of bacteria and over-sweating.