28 things your podiatrist won’t tell you

Make some really strong black tea, then soak your stinky feet in it two or three times a week for 20 minutes. Dr Andersen explains that the tannic acid has been shown to temporarily shrink sweat ducts so they don’t work as hard.

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Onyfix treats ingrown toenails without surgery or an injection. It works by gently changing the shape of your nail as it grows says Dr Reid.

But if you wear them every day, all day, Dr Reid says you will end up in a podiatrist’s office eventually. Thong shoes are designed for the beach and pool, not for walking all over the place.

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Don’t scrub back and forth (like you would a dirty pot or pan!). This roughs up the skin even more. You can also opt for a battery-powered foot file, which rotates in a circular motion. But be careful, warns Dr Sutera, use it lightly once a week, instead of going at it deeply once a month.

Sometimes all a podiatrist has to do is tell a patient to wear a bigger-size shoe. We’ll think, did that really change your life? But as Dr Andersen says, if you had a lot of foot pain, it’s a big deal.

Yes, just like a shoe can. Dr Andersen recommends going with what feels comfortable.

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Mark the date of purchase on the inside of your shoes with a permanent marker so you’ll know when it’s time for a new pair, suggests Dr Weisenfeld.

Dr Andersen recommends looking for materials that promise to wick moisture away.

Dr Reid says that many women say they feel as if they’re going to a gynaecologist when they have to take off their shoes.

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Source: RD.com