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Podiatrists know when we ask our lovely patients certain questions they are going to give us the answer they think is right and what we want to hear but the truth is,we know you're fibbing.

'How often do you apply moisturiser to your feet' I ask.

'Oh everyday, twice a day.. I do it every morning and night' they say sheepishly.

' Hmm.. ok' I always reply and leave it at that but really I'm thinking ' If you were doing that your feet would be in better condition, someone is telling little white lies'.

So I finish the session off with positive reinforcement and relaying the importance of applying moisturiser everyday.

Everyone tells little white lies sometimes, it's ok. I tell all my patients to make sure they try to rub moisturiser on their feet at least once a day, whenever you get out of the bath or shower. This is to keep the skin in healthy condition. On some occasions this information goes through one ear and out the other.

Every piece of advice a health practitioner has a medical evidence base so it is worth listening too. The reason why we advise moisturising your feet and lower legs especially giving attention to your heels is to keep our skin healthy, well nourished and elastic.

Dry scaly skin can crack and cause fissures which increase the chances of bacterial entry into the foot. We place our feet in socks and shoes everyday which creates a warm, sweaty and dark environment which is perfect for infection to grow and spread. Fungal infections can spread easily in warm dark places, so keeping your feet as healthy and as clean as possible can dramatically reduce the likelihood of infection.

Your dentist knows when your lying about flossing, so your podiatrist knows when you're fibbing too.....

We recommending using CCS cream for your footcare routine.