327. Keep Walking: The Foot Health Dos and Don'ts Every Walker Must Know

ALL NEW EPISODE! We're often one small foot problem away from not walking! That's not an overstatement — it happened to me. So this month, for National Foot Health Awareness Month, we're giving our feet the attention they deserve. A dermatopathologist shares the dos and don'ts that keep walkers walking — from the soap brands to avoid to the post-shower timing window that makes all the difference for your foot care regimen to the practitioners we want to consult, and more. Get it right to keep walking and living well!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Walking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUP Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) DR. JOCHEN SCHAEFER ON FOOT SKIN HEALTH The American Academy of Dermatology The Skin Cancer Foundation Dr. Schaefer's organization's site: Balance Health (check back shortly for new release on website very soon!  Have a question for Dr. Schaefer? He kindly provided his contact information: drschaefer@balancehealth.com  Dr. Schaefer on LinkedIn  Additional information from Dr. Schaefer: For all inflammatory conditions: Drug rash, allergic contact dermatitis, psoriasis, lupus, tine pedis, erythrasma/pitted keratolysis (providers can use woods lamp to diagnose) it is important to seek care early so a biopsy can be done and the correct diagnosis made with the appropriate treatment plan being designed.  Regarding SPF: the physical (mineral) blocks are preferable because the block a wider spectrum of the light including UVB and are less irritating especially for sensitive skin. And they don't cause a problem for our coral reefs. Zinc oxide is ok for most. For patients suffering from melasma, titanium oxide is another step up.  Calluses build in response to external pressure. Adjusting footwear and habits should come FIRST. A general "clean up" of calluses at the nail salon is not recommended. A gentle approach while keeping some protection from the cushioning callus is recommended if the inciting stimulus remains. Also, the cuticle (little skin fold attaching the skin to the nail where the lunula is (white crescent) is super important to seal the nail unit from bacteria crawling in. AmLactin Foot Repair Cream  UV Sanitizer Box  The Role of Shoe and Sock Sanitization in the Management of Superficial Fungal Infections of the Feet, pubmed. nih.gov https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29521517/ The Role of Shoe and Sock Sanitization in the Management of Superficial Fungal Infections of the Feet   <p