- Take care of your feet before summer.
- Tools help prevent horniness and blisters.
- Advice from Vincent Valinducq in “Bonjour! La Matinale TF1”.
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With the sun and the heat, our feet are more exposed and we show them off. Before summer, here are tips for taking care of your feet. The first tool presented by Vincent Valinducq in “Bonjour! La Matinale TF1” is the pumice stone. “It works, yes, but be careful, in moderation, otherwise you will maintain your horn”,
explains the doctor. Indeed, horniness is often the consequence of poor footwear. A shoe that is too tight will cause friction. If too much pressure is inflicted on the foot, the skin, which feels attacked, will produce more skin. “That’s where the horn appears a bit, it’s a bit of a defense mechanism”
adds the doctor. Using pumice stones or rasps too frequently and rubbing too hard is counterproductive, as it produces aggression. “The body will therefore produce skin”,
he indicates. It is important to remain gentle. “Also remember to wet the stone and also the foot before doing so,”
he advises.
Go to the pedicure
Against the horn, there are keratolytic products available in drugstores which will help remove excess skin. “We often advise going to soften the skin in a foot bath and then also applying the product”
explains Vincent Valinducq. However, you should check with your pharmacist because these products have contraindications, particularly for diabetic feet. “The best solution to take care of your feet is to go to the chiropodist”
adds the doctor. Indeed, this professional will be able to treat with precise instruments and in a clear framework. “There are certain mutual insurance companies that cover this care, so you can stick your toes out without feeling ashamed,”
he assures.
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Don’t wear flip flops every day
With the heat, some are tempted to bring out their flip-flops. However, these shoes have a fairly thin sole, which is not good for cushioning. To avoid losing them, we often tense our toes, which leads to poor foot support. “Here too, it can favor the horn at the level of the heel, at the level of the arch of the foot and also at the level of the first toe”
says the doctor who recommends not wearing flip-flops every day. Finally, people who are used to having blisters can buy double skin dressings which will avoid this friction phenomenon. Heat can also promote maceration between the toes. To prevent it, Vincent Valinducq advises washing your feet well, with soap and water, and drying them properly.
