How to look after your feet in winter

During the winter months, it is common for feet to become dry with hard skin and cracks. Often, the primary cause of this is dehydration of the skin. There are a few simple things that you can do to help keep your feet in top condition this winter:

Moisturise

Cream your feet once a day (all over except in between your toes) with a urea-based cream to help restore the moisture in your feet. This will help soften any hard skin making it easier to maintain smooth feeling feet.

Filing

Filing your feet 2-3 times a week, preferably when your feet are dry, will reduce the chance of any rough edges forming as well as any callus formation.

Keeping your feet warm and dry

During the winter months, it is important to keep your feet warm and dry where possible to help circulation to your feet; this will help with your foot health and reduce the risk of other common conditions such as chilblains forming.

Doing these few simple things will help keep your feet in good condition. However, if you would like more advice or feel you would benefit from professional help to maintain your feet during the winter, get in touch on 01380 730473 to book a Podiatry appointment or book online.