Foot care in the rain.

RAINY season takes a particular toll on the feet. Many problems may occur with feet such as blisters, heel pains, moles, cracked heel and particularly bad odour. Foot problems, especially bad odour and infection, are big risks during the rainy season.

And while you might think that covering them up protects them from the rain, the fact is that the damp weather combined with cold temperatures are a potentially hazardous combination for the feet.
People and women in particular do not give much thought to preventative foot wellness, only taking care of unsightly foot problems after they develop. With just a little bit of care and caution, you can keep your feet in top shape. You should monitor your feet; they need more care in the rainy season.

Tips on how to help your feet survive the rains.
After walking through murky water, wash your feet with medicated soap, rinse with water and later soak in warm salt water solution.
Always keep your feet warm, don’t get your feet wet in the rain and if such happens, follow the procedure above.
Spray your feet with antiseptic foot spray for protection against bad odour; odour occurs from bacteria and sweat glands reaction, especially if your shoes are damp or airless shoes.
Use quality lotion to keep the skin of your feet soft and moist, but don’t put any lotion in between your toes.
Smoking decreases blood supply to your feet.
Never walk barefoot or in extremely flat shoes.
Soak your feet in warm water for about 20 minutes at least once a week. It is helpful for blood circulation to the feet relaxation and tenderness after long walk.
For protection against callous dead cells under foot, scrub your heels once a week or when having your bath.
To prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not walk bare foot on sand.
Keep your nails trimmed, whether artificial or not.
Do not tear your cuticles; this will break the layer of the skin and cause injury. Instead, look for cuticles remover cream or cuticles clip.