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Your Healthy Feet - Clean and Dry Every Day

If your feet are challenged by peeling or callused skin or odor, give them the TLC they deserve.
Your feet spend most of every day trapped inside a pair of shoes. All the moisture and sweat provides fertile ground for bacteria to grow, and the spaces between your toes are even more hospitable for bacteria and fungi. When you don't wash your feet, you're letting that stuff accumulate from day to day. That leads to unpleasant foot odor -- and eventually to fungal infections and other skin problems.
You don't need a special foot wash to clean your feet. Just make sure you give them a thorough soaping, especially between your toes. After your shower, it's equally important to dry your feet (between the toes again) to prevent trapped moisture from letting all that bacteria hang around. Foot powder can keep them dryer longer, too. 
For areas that are dry, apply a quality moisturizer, but avoid applying lotion between the toes. Keep that skin dry.
If you do have a more serious concern,consult your health care provider. If you have thick calluses or severely peeling skin or chronic peeling skin you should show your feet to your health care provider. This is e
specially true if you have diabetes or a circulation challenge.

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