With more opportunities to feel the grass beneath your feet and take barefoot walks along the sand, the warmer months of the year can also be an excellent time to lavish some extra care on your feet.
During the warmer months, people are reminded to protect and prepare the entire body and that includes the feet, which are often the most neglected part of the body.
Here are a few guidelines provided by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) to help you take care of your feet and keep them in good shape for sandal season.
Apply Yourself
Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to your feet, especially to the tops and fronts of ankles. Make sure you reapply if you’re in the water.
Keep Your Feet Clean
Clean, dry feet resist disease. Make sure you wash and dry your feet thoroughly, especially between the toes, and apply a topical anti-fungal medication on any cracked or itchy skin.
Choose Comfort
Don’t jeopardize the health of your feet because you just found the sandals “you have to own.” These sandals may be trendy but your feet may pay for this decision.
Fortunately, shoe brands such...