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November/December 2010
Welcome... Welcome to FootWise, the newsletter from your friendly Podiatry team at
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How to care for your Feet this Winter Cold weather can take its toll on your feet, so make sure they are your centre of attention this winter.
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How to care for your feet this Winter
When you think about how much time we spend on our feet, it is hardly surprising that winter and a night out can leave them feeling battered and bruised. Most of us are guilty of neglecting our feet. We are especially prone to letting our foot care routine lapse during the cold winter months when we just want to bundle them up in warm fluffy socks and snuggerly big boots.
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Verrucae
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The most common foot problems in winter are dry, cracked skin and chilblains.
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Chillblains are small itchy, red swellings on the skin, which can become increasingly painful, can swell and then dry out leaving cracks in the skin which expose the foot to the risk of infection. The answer is to moisturize. It should be done at least once
a day using a good quality foot cream.
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The most important thing to remember in foot care is to maintain a steady temperature and not expose your feet to extreme heat or cold. This is particularly critical for diabetics, who frequently develop neuropathy (the loss of sensation) in their feet and may be unable to feel pain.
If you are going outside in the winter, even if it is just to put the rubbish out, make sure you have shoes and socks on. We recommend the following tips to help keep you feet healthy during Winter: • Practice good hygiene and wash feet with soap and warm (not hot) water • Dry your feet thoroughly • Change your shoes, socks and hosiery daily • When possible, wear shower shoes in public showers • Use a quality foot powder. Medicated talcum will help deter infection • Avoid wearing tight hosiery, which promotes moisture • Wear socks made of synthetic fibres that wick away moisture faster.
Lastly, we recommend adding a Podiatrist to your healthcare provider contacts.
"In that many health problems first manifest themselves in the foot, proper foot care is important to overall health, and is critical for diabetics" says Stephen Gardiner Senior Podiatrist.
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He advises visiting a Podiatrist for a check-up as often as you
should visit the dentist - at least once a year.
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It is vital for those with diabetes to visit a Podiatrist more regularly for check-ups to ensure the health of their feet is maintained and monitored for any signs of damage
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Verrucae Verrucae, otherwise known as warts, are one of the most common foot problems.
They can appear anywhere on the skin, although the feet and hands are the most common sites. Verrcuae on the feet can be the most troublesome. A Foot Above
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What Causes Verrucae?
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Verrucae are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus which enters the skin through a cut or abrasion. The virus thrives in damp conditions and may be picked up in communal swimming pools, showers and gyms. The virus is contagious, and is
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Verrucae vary in size and appearance. They may be dark and brownish in colour with a rough, crumbly surface. Some have a speckled appearance with tiny black spots in them and may be covered by a layer of hard skin. They may be very tiny, or as big as a centimeter across. Verrucae usually start as a small speckled area, and can grow quite rapidly.
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Several may appear at the same time on one or both feet, either spread around the foot or in irregularly shaped groups. They may be confused with corns and calluses, but are, in fact, quite different. Verrcuae are usually more painful when
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corns and calluses are usually associated with weight bearing and high friction areas.
Book an appointment with 'A Foot Above®' for professional verrucae treatment.
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