As the heat of summer is here, our hibernating toes are gearing up for lavish displays through sandals and flip flops (ugh! Read our flip-flop article). The pedicure season has begun! Unfortunately, not all salons and spas offer clean, sterile and proper foot care, creating risk for fungal infections and limb-threatening infections. Our chiropodists at We-Fix-U want you to keep the following advice in mind as you select where you go for a pedicure:
MAKE SURE that the instruments your pedicurist uses are clean AND sterilized. Ask your pedicurist which procedure they use and how often they sterilize the instruments (this should be done after EVERY use). Soaking in alcohol or another antiseptic is NOT an effective sterilization method. Sterilization - rather than soaking in a disinfectant - is the best method. This is best done usually a sterilization machine, called an autoclave. Autoclaves sterilize with extreme heat under pressure.
Bring your own nail polish! Double dipping into spa-provided nail polish is the perfect way to spread infection. We carry a safe, healthy, all natural anti-fungal nail polish at our clinics called Dr.'s Remedy, offering an array of beautiful colours.
If you are a diabetic or have poor circulation, pedicures are not advised. Visit our chiropodists at We-Fix-U before receiving a pedicure to identify any potential risks.
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