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How to use a pumice stone to remove tough skin

10/12/2022

 
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Despite its reputation, pumice stones aren't only for spas.
 
A pumice stone is literally a rock.
 
Pumice stones are excellent tools for maintaining smooth and dead skin-free feet, when used properly.
It can also be effective at reducing corns and calluses.
 
However, if you don't use a stone properly, it can cause you a lot of pain!
 
To use pumice stones effectively, follow these tips:
 
• Let your feet soak in warm water for 5-10 minutes.
It prepares the skin for exfoliation by softening it.
You should also add the pumice stone to the water. The stone will move more easily across your skin when it is wet.
 
• After your skin has been washed, pat it dry with a towel.
 
• In circular motions, rub the pumice stone's harsher side over your skin.
Don't apply too much pressure - you don't want to grind a hole in your foot!
 
Do this for about 2-3 minutes.
Stop immediately if you feel your skin becoming sensitive or sore.
 
• Gently rinse your feet.
In case there are still patches of dead skin, repeat the process gently.
 
• Apply moisturizer to your skin to finish.
 
Clean your pumice stone with soapy warm water when you are done, scrubbing off any dead skin that may remain on it. 
 
You should give your pumice stone a deeper clean now and then by placing it in boiling water for 5 minutes.
Air dry the stone once it is cleaned.
 
A persistent problem with corns, calluses, or dry skin could be the result of underlying causes. We can help! Click here to read how we can help you rid your corns and callus build-up

What the colour of your toenails might be telling you.

10/4/2022

 
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Toenails may be your canvas for painting all sorts of colours, but once the polish is removed, do you note the nail colour?
 
If your toenails are no longer the clear hue they once were, it might be a sign of something going on.


In some cases, 
It might be the polish staining the nails if left on for too long a period, but other conditions can manifest a change in toenail colour as well.
 
Your best option if you notice a change in your toenail colour is to let us know.
 
There are many reasons why toenails might change colour, and we have the tools and expertise to help you determine what is going on.
 
In general, here are a few possibilities:
 
• A fungal toenail infection will most often result in a change in nail colour, this may be accompanied with nail thickening, brittleness and other unsightly symptoms.
Common colours you may see from a fungal infection are yellowish, red-brown, green, or black.
 
• Certain medical conditions can also cause nail colour changes.
Medical conditions such as psoriatic arthritis, eczema, diabetes, circulation issues, to heart and lung conditions.
For these reasons if we are examining your nails we may ask about your medical history.
 
• Trauma to the nail can also cause discoloration that may last for longer than you expect, as the trauma results in bleeding underneath the nail plate.
This can include black toenails in runners and high-impact sporting activity, which may result in the nail to fall off.
 
If your toenails are not the right shade, you should bring it to our attention.


We may have treatment suggestions for you to regain the nails natural clarity, and possibly address an underlying condition as well.

    Greg Robinson Podiatrist

    Kumo Wellness Centre
    1 Stan Road, Grayston Drive, Morningside, Sandton. Johannesburg.
    010 110 0171
    [email protected]
    http://www.fixmyfeet.co.za/

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