Healthy Feet for Life
Check your feet every day
— look and touch.
1. Keep your feet clean
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Wash your feet gently with soapy foam
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Clean between your toes
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Dry your feet well with a clean towel
Do not
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Scrub too hard
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Use pumice stones, brushes, or scrubbing tools
2. Moisturize your feet
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Put on moisturizer every day
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Best time: within 20 minutes after a bath or shower
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Use enough so your skin feels slightly sticky
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If you have sensitive skin, use a gentle cream (like one with ceramides)
3. Wear good shoes and socks
Socks
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Choose cotton or silk
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Avoid tight socks that leave marks
Shoes
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Leave about 1–1.5 cm space in front of your toes
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Choose shoes with strong heel support
How to wear shoes
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Tap your heel into place
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Tie your shoelaces properly every time
Winter warning
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Do not put heat packs or hot water bottles directly on your skin (can cause burns)
4. Cut your nails the right way
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Use nail clippers with straight edges
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Cut nails straight across
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Do not cut the corners—file them instead
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Do not cut all of the white part
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Cut little by little, not all at once
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File in one direction
5. Check for problems (possible athlete’s foot)
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Wet or soft skin between toes
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Dry, rough heels
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Thick, cloudy nails
If you see these, go to a doctor
Do not stop treatment until the doctor says it’s okay
6. Simple foot exercises at home
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Move your toes like rock–paper–scissors
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If you have bunions, avoid the “rock” shape
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Stretch your calves (use a wall)
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Stand on your toes (hold a chair if needed)
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Use your toes to pull a towel toward you
Stop if you feel pain or heat
