Health Tip: Pedicure Pointers

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Giving yourself a home pedicure, or getting one at a salon?

The American Podiatric Medical Association has these suggestions:

• Before your pedicure, consult a podiatrist if you have diabetes or poor circulation.
• First thing in the morning is the ideal time to schedule a pedicure, because salons are typically cleanest earlier in the day.
• Bring your own pedicure tools to the salon. If you don’t have any, make sure the salon sufficiently sterilizes the equipment between uses.
• If doing it yourself, use a pumice stone, foot file or exfoliating scrub to eliminate calluses.
• When trimming nails, use a clipper with a straight edge to ensure your toenails are cut straight across. Curved-shaped clippers increase the risk of ingrown toenails.
• Use an emery board to smooth nail edges. Do not scrape the nail’s surface while filing.
• Run a wooden or rubber manicure stick under your nails to remove dirt.
• Use an emollient-enriched moisturizer to keep feel soft.
• Use a rubber cuticle pusher or manicure stick to gently push back cuticles.

Source: HealthDay

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