Medical

Don't Step Into Trouble!

Codwell Family Foot Center, PA

5105 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77004

Phone: 713 526 0600 Fax 713 526 7121

www.drcodwell.com

What are the injuries caused from walking barefoot?

-Abrasions/ Lacerations

-Warts

-Athletes Foot (Tinea Pedis)

-Fungus Nails

-Bacterial Infections

-Ankle and Tendon Injuries

What are the solutions to barefoot injuries?

-Proper shoes to provide support and prevent ankle and tendon injuries

-Do not go barefoot to prevent abrasions, lacerations, warts, fungus and Bacterial infections

-Dry feet thoroughly, especially between the toes to prevent foot fungus on skin and nails

-Wear aqua socks or flip flops around wet areas, like the pool, beach, etc.

-Use over the counter products like Desenex Foot Powder, Dr. Scholl’s Foot Powder etc to keep feet dry

-Spray the inside of shoes with Lysol disinfectant spray from time to time

How can you treat smelly, sweaty feet? At home remedies for smelly, sweaty feet?

-Maintain dry feet

-Apply foot powders

-Spray shoes with disinfectant (Lysol)

-Apply antiperspirants to feet (for example – CertainDry or Drysol)

-Do not go barefoot

-Change wet socks, carry an extra pair with you in summer months

What if you're still not putting your best foot forward?

Go See a Doctor!!! You may need a variety of treatments, including:

-Antiperspirants

-Foot Powders

-Anti-fungal creams – OTC and prescription strength

-Oral Antifungal pills including Lamisil and Gris-Peg

-Penlac – topical antifungal for mild toe nails fungus

-Antibacterial soaps