MEN’S FEET CARE TIPS
Many men engage in several actions during their everyday lives that have a long-term negative impact on their feet. There are some practices and actions that are harder on your feet than others. Tough work, uncomfortable shoes, and other factors can all have a negative impact on one’s foot health.
Extremely dry, rough, and occasionally stinky feet, severely cracked heels, thick calluses, and even foot fungus might be caused by health issues. Indeed, it can look awful.
Even worse, neglected feet can develop major problems including infections and ulcerations that need medical care.
Let me get you through some tips and practices to have healthy and nice looking feet.
1. Wash your feet daily
Washing your feet on a regular basis will greatly reduce your risk of developing unpleasant foot rashes or scaly, itchy skin on the toes or soles of your feet.
Use of washing products with a PH balance is strongly advised since they allow your skin to maintain its defenses while reducing irritation.
2. Change your socks daily
Since feet perspire throughout the day, it’s crucial to switch out your socks once or twice daily to avoid excessive sweating. The prevention of fungal infections in the foot, particularly tinea pedis or athlete’s foot, can be aided by routinely changing your socks.
3. Thoroughly dry your feet
Your feet are nevertheless prone to bacteria and odor when put in a damp shoe, even if you’re a man who maintains your feet spotless! Remaining sweat feeds the germs that can cause fungal infections and can leave behind a lingering, unpleasant odor. To prevent this, constantly attempt to dry your feet as much as you can. You can also prevent moisture buildup in your shoes by storing them in a dry environment and applying silica gel, which effectively reduces moisture in shoes.
4. Wear The Right Shoes
The condition of a man’s feet can be significantly improved by wearing the proper footwear. Uncomfortable and unsightly calluses can develop as a result of rubbing and scraping caused by ill-fitting shoes against the heels and toes. This is particularly true for men who engage in sports or other physically demanding activities, as well as for those whose jobs call for cumbersome steel-toed boots with stiff toe boxes.
5. Cut toenails straight across
At least once every week, trim your toenails. If there hasn’t been much development, you can skip a week, but don’t wait too long in between pruning. There is a greater risk of issues when they are overly long.
Keep your toenails short, cut them straight across, and then round the corners just a little with a file. This guards against infections and ingrown toenails. Additionally, always use toenail clippers instead than fingernail clippers because they are stronger and may cut through thicker nails.
6. Periodically Exfoliate
Over time, a buildup of dry, dead skin can cause deep cracks and calluses. Sloughing off dead skin to reveal the good skin beneath is crucial for maintaining the health of a man’s feet. Never use a rasp or grater to cut or scrape calluses or dry skin, and keep the severe exfoliation to professionals who specialize in foot care.
7. Get Professional Pedicure
One advantage of getting a pedicure is that it helps remove all the dirt that has become lodged under toenails. Your feet will also be exfoliated as part of the procedure to get rid of any potentially problematic dead skin. You can increase the foot soak’s antibacterial defense by including essential oils.
Keep a watch out for any changes, soreness, itchiness, or other symptoms in your feet. Once more, pay attention to the condition of your feet and do not ignore any symptoms that may require medical attention.
On another hand, keep a healthy feet care routine, furthermore, you can get assistance from IHLAQ’s professionals whenever and wherever you are.