Beach

Summer Foot Care

One of the best things about the summer and warm weather is that you can have your feet out of the boots and feeling the warm air. Shoe-free time with your feet in the sand and grass gives us a feeling of freedom and contentment. But, one must take care of the feet while they are out enjoying the warmth and fresh air.

Taking care of your feet in the summer is very important. Even if you are just out soaking in the sun, your feet can become severely burned. That fancy hotel you may be staying at for summer break? The shower may be great, but the athlete’s foot that is lurking will not be kind to your feet. As a matter of fact, athlete’s foot can be hanging out in all kinds of public places.

Wouldn’t you rather be outside enjoying the beautiful weather instead of having to visit the foot doctor? Here are a few basic tips to remember when you and your feet are enjoying the weather.

  1. Remember to apply sunscreen to your feet. Be sure to apply the sunscreen to the top and sides of your feet. If you have been in the water make sure that you reapply the sunscreen.
  2. Where flip flops or other protective footwear when you are walking around in public areas. Wear flip flops in the showers and the bathroom areas. Protecting your feet from athlete’s foot, plantar warts, ringworm and other infections is important.
  3. Different activities, while you are out, may require different footwear. Make sure you are wearing the appropriate shoes for the activity that you are doing.
  4. Drink plenty of water when you are out in the hot weather. Water is great for overall health and will help minimize any swelling in your legs and feet.
  5. If you injure your foot while you are out, then you will need to contact your podiatric physician. Do not let foot injuries go for too long without having it looked at by the physician.

Warm Weather Foot Gear

  • Always have flip flops available for visits to the pool, hotel rooms, and the spa.
  • Antibiotic Cream- for minor skin injuries
  • Band-Aids and Sterile Bandages- For scrapes and cuts
  • Emollient Creams- to keep feet hydrated
  • Advil or Motrin- to reduce pain and swelling of feet
  • Sunscreen- to protect feet from painful sunburn
  • Aloe Vera- for sunburned feet
  • Blister Pads- to protect against blisters
  • Clippers- to keep toenails trimmed
  • Emery Boards- to file the sharp edges of the toenails
  • Pumice Stone- to help with callused skin

If you have injured your foot and thought, you may have a sprain or worse a break you will need to see your foot doctor. Most people will call their regular doctor or go to the local emergency room. By contacting your foot doctor, you will be treated by the foot professional. Never let a foot injury go unchecked. If you break a bone in your foot and do not get it checked by the physician, you will have more problems later on. A simple x-ray will let you and your doctor know if you have a broken bone in your foot.

Have questions concerning your foot health? Contact Quality Foot Care by calling (215) 230-9707.