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Maintaining proper foot hygiene is essential for overall foot health. Daily washing with soap and warm water removes dirt, bacteria, and sweat, preventing unpleasant odors and infections like athlete’s foot. Thoroughly drying feet, especially between the toes, reduces moisture that can encourage fungal growth. Regularly trimming toenails straight across prevents ingrown nails, while moisturizing keeps skin soft and prevents cracks that could invite infection. Wearing clean socks and breathable shoes minimizes the risk of bacterial buildup and blister formation. Inspecting your feet regularly helps detect issues like cuts, swelling, or discoloration early. Good foot hygiene is especially critical for people with diabetes or poor circulation to avoid serious complications. If problems like persistent pain, wounds, or if infections occur, it is suggested that you consult a podiatrist for professional care and tailored treatment.

Everyday foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checked, contact one of our podiatrists from Lakeside Foot and Ankle Center. Our practitioners can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Everyday Foot Care

Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. Without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks.

It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before. For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops. Wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent Athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Leesburg and The Villages, FL . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.