When we must refer you
Routine care is not a substitute for medical care. At any warning sign, contact a licensed professional.
A short daily check
Looking at the feet every day, in good light and with a mirror if needed, helps you notice color changes, red areas, or rough skin. When a person cannot see or reach their feet, a caregiver can do this at a set time each day.
Hygiene and moisturizing
Washing with lukewarm water, drying thoroughly — especially between the toes — and moisturizing intact skin helps maintain comfort. Avoid leaving cream between the toes if the area stays damp.
- Use clean socks without tight seams.
- Check inside the shoe before putting it on.
- Keep nails at a comfortable length.
When to ask for support
If trimming at home has become difficult or uncomfortable, patient routine maintenance can help. With wounds, swelling, drainage, loss of sensation, or pain, medical evaluation comes first.
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