COMMON FOOT HYGIENE PROBLEM FOR FORTY+S IS NOT DRYING BETWEEN THE TOES
posted: Jan. 06, 2020.
"Many people over the age of 40 have some unhealthy foot hygiene habits," says Bruce Pinker, DPM, a foot and ankle surgeon at Progressive Foot Care in New York City. The most common, he says, is failing to dry between the toes after bathing. "If moist feet are placed inside closed shoes, the feet may become warm and fungus growth may be promoted, due to the wetness and the footwear, which prevents breathability," Dr. Pinker explains. This can lead to blistering and cellulitis, as well as athlete's foot.
Dr. Bruce Pinker |
"By simply drying between the toes after bathing, one can help reduce the occurrence of such infections and therefore reduce foot discomfort," he says. In addition, Pinker recommends using over-the-counter powders, which can be placed directly onto your feet or into socks to reduce wetness.
Source: Best Life [10/7/19]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News