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Foot care tips

Twenty one articles about foot care, written from the practice in Hoorn. From callus and corns to shoes, seasons and daily care.

Why good foot care matters
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Why good foot care matters

Your feet carry you a lifetime, yet they are often the forgotten part of personal care. What that means and what you can do about it.

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How often should you see a pedicurist?
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How often should you see a pedicurist?

Every six to eight weeks is a good rule of thumb, but your feet set the real rhythm. Here is how to find yours.

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Callus: why it forms and what to do about it
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Callus: why it forms and what to do about it

Callus is protection that has gone too far. Where it comes from, what you can do yourself and when to have it removed.

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Recognising and treating corns
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Recognising and treating corns

A corn is callus with a point. How to recognise one, why plasters are a bad idea and what does work.

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Ingrown toenail: causes and solutions
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Ingrown toenail: causes and solutions

An edge that pricks can grow into an inflammation. How it happens, what helps and when to see your GP.

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Preventing cracked heels
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Preventing cracked heels

Cracks appear where thick, dry skin has to move. Here is how to break that cycle.

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Trimming nails: how to do it right
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Trimming nails: how to do it right

Half of all nail complaints start with incorrect trimming. Four simple rules that prevent them.

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Choosing the right shoes
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Choosing the right shoes

Your shoe decides where the pressure lands. What to look for when buying and why trying on at the end of the day is smart.

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Foot care in summer
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Foot care in summer

Open shoes, bare feet and pool floors. How to keep your feet healthy in summer.

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Foot care in winter
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Foot care in winter

Dry air, thick socks and warm shoes. Why feet need attention in winter too.

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Sweaty feet: what really helps?
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Sweaty feet: what really helps?

Sweaty feet are a nuisance and often the prelude to fungus. What works and what does not.

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Recognising a fungal nail
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Recognising a fungal nail

A discoloured, crumbling nail is usually a fungal nail. How to recognise it and what can be done.

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Pedicurist or medical pedicurist: the difference
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Pedicurist or medical pedicurist: the difference

Both care for feet, but the medical pedicurist is trained for feet at increased risk. Here is how it works.

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Foot care for older people
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Foot care for older people

Over the years the skin thins, nails thicken and bending gets harder. Why foot care then matters more.

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Foot care for athletes
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Foot care for athletes

Running, football or hiking: sport loads the foot harder. Here is how to keep your feet intact.

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What happens during a pedicure treatment?
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What happens during a pedicure treatment?

Never been to a pedicurist? This is what happens, step by step.

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Pedicure at home: who is it for?
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Pedicure at home: who is it for?

Mobile foot care is not only for those who cannot get out. Who else it works for.

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Foot cream: which one and how to use it
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Foot cream: which one and how to use it

Not every cream works on feet. Why urea makes the difference and when to apply it.

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Preventing and treating blisters
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Preventing and treating blisters

Friction plus moisture is the formula for a blister. How to prevent one, and how to deal with it.

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Foot baths: sense and nonsense
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Foot baths: sense and nonsense

A foot bath feels wonderful, but soaking too long is counterproductive. What is true and what is not.

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Checklist: your first visit to the pedicurist
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Checklist: your first visit to the pedicurist

Booking for the first time? These points help you get the most out of it.

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