Don't Forget Foot Care During Winter

Don't Forget Foot Care During Winter

Our feet needs good care of us in winter more than in summer,
People store their sandals and other airy summer shoes for the winter, they are not thinking about how their feet will deal with boots. In fact, people in the colder countries may not be considering their feet much at all since they will no longer be on public view. But the truth is that feet often need more care in winter
Feet sweat more when they’re enclosed in heavy socks and shoes, so they smell more and there are more fungal infections, Feet also dry out more in the winter.

Foot fungus
Fungi, which are organisms that grow on dead or dying tissues those fungi, can appear on the skin of the feet as athlete’s foot or on the toenails. It can also thrive inside a wet sock or a rubber boot. In fact, a fungus may live inside a winter shoe over the summer, just waiting to re-infect a foot or toenail. Unfortunately, people don’t always realize that they have developed a fungal infection.
Nail fungal infections usually appear as a yellow or brownish discoloration of the toenail and can become thick and disfigured. They usually occur when a skin infection of the feet spreads to the nails, or if the nail is damaged or cracked. Cutting the toenails straight across and avoiding pointy shoes that crush the toes may help prevent ingrown toenails and minimize nail damage that can lead to infections.
Fungal infections can be treated with a range of medications, including creams such as Lotrimin, a nail lacquer such as Penlac or oral antifungal such as Lamisil or Sporanox. As nail fungal infections can be particularly resistant, one may ultimately need a podiatrist remove the affected nail. And People with fungal infections are at high risk for re-infection, especially if they don’t treat their shoes.
Dryness Danger

The colder months also leave people more vulnerable to dry and even cracking feet. The lack of moisture in the air and heavy socks and shoes may prohibit dead skin from shedding, leading to flaky feet.