READ THIS Before Getting Your Pedicure

It is the time of year, when our toes emerge needing some beautification from the comfortable, complete coverage limits of the winter boots.  In spite of a pair of sandals with straps which strategically cover our”issue” toe(s) (we all have one), your formerly hidden-in-(insert snow boot manufacturer here) crusty heels will need to be more”decrustified” using a fantastic pedicure.  To get sistas with”large hooves”, size 10 and above,  such as myself, it is even more important to maintain your feet in tiptop shape.

So we requested Dr. Oliver Zong, a prominent podiatrist in New York City that has seen his share of corns, bunions, and foot issues, to provide us a few pedicure security hints. He’s has witnessed countless patients that have developed infections in their feet as a consequence of spa pedicures.

Pedicure Safety Tips

Dr. Zong’s Pedi-Do’s:

* Do ask salon workers the foot spas are maintained and how often they are cleaned. While they’re working to see if footbaths are disinfected with every client, take notice of the activities.
* Do pay attention to the time spent cleaning footbaths between customers. The disinfectant should work for the time listed on its label, normally 10 minutes, based on the sort of disinfectant. It is to practice patience!
* Can check your own skin for disease during the days following your pedicure. Open wounds may appear on the skin of the legs and feet and may look like insect bites, but increase with time in size and severity.
* Can see your podiatrist or primary care doctor if you suspect you could have a significant infection.

Dr. Zong’s Pedi-Don’ts:

If you have cuts or abrasions in legs or your feet * Don’t get a pedicure. Microorganisms can enter the skin and lead to disease.
* Don’t brush, wax or use depilatory creams within a day before getting a pedicure
* Do not get a pedicure if you’ve insect bites, bruises, scratches, scabs or poison ivy.

Check Out This Video on Pedicure Safety Hazards