As life seems to move faster and faster, sometimes it feels impossible to fit in self-care.
When doing the bare minimum in the shower, feet can be forgotten in one’s daily routine.
But love them or hate them, feet are incredibly important.
Why else would TLC have an entire reality show dedicated to podiatry?
Think “Dr. Pimple Popper” but for feet.
Some may just need a more in-depth,professional pedicure.
So how are they different from common salon pedicures?
Pedicures are mostly about making your foot look good.
What makes a medical pedicure different is that trained podiatrists perform them.
This allows for the pedicure’s recipient to also receive diagnoses for any possible ailments.
Much of what the medical pedicurist does relates to preventative care rather than invasive surgery.
The medical pedicurist may apply high-strength moisturizer, thoroughly clean the feet, andtrim the nails.
All of these procedures help keep the feet healthy regardless of condition.
Should the pedicurist see any anomalies, they can suggest treatments.
This is not to suggest that nail salons are not clean.
However, there is an extra layer of assurance when receiving a pedicure in a more medically-focused facility.
Warts and nail fungus are the most common ailments that spread from salons.
Despite the fact that their skin is the thickest on the human body, feet are still vulnerable.
Protecting and caring for the skin on your feet prevents infections on a vital part of the physique.
Untreated infections can cause sepsis or even lead to amputation.
Infections or other conditions on the feet hinder mobility as well.
Proper foot care is essential and medical pedicures can help more than the usual salon procedure.
