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DO's
• Inspect feet daily for blisters, cuts and scratches. Always check between toes.
• Wash feet daily. Dry carefully.
• Avoid extreme temperatures. Test water with hands or elbow before bathing.
• Wear loose fitting socks if feet are cold at night.
• Inspect the insides of shoes daily for foreign objects and rough areas.
• For dry feet, use a very thin coat of lubricating oil such as baby oil. Apply after bathing and drying feet thoroughly.
• Shoes should be fitted by a Pedorthist and be comfortable at the time of purchase.
• See physician regularly and be sure to have feet examined at each visit.

DO NOT's
• Do not smoke.
• Do not soak feet in hot water.
• Do not walk on hot surfaces such as sandy beaches or on the cement around swimming pools.
• Do not walk barefooted.
• Do not use chemical agents for the removal of corns and calluses.
• Do not wear mended stockings and avoid stockings with seams.
• Do not use oil or cream between toes.
• Do not wear sandals with thongs between the toes.
• Do not cut corns or calluses, See physician.
• Do not cross legs while sitting. This can cause pressure on the nerves and blood vessels.