Poor eyesight, diabetic neuropathy, loss of function, risk of bacterial or fungal infection. These are just a few of the many reasons why scheduling routine toenail care with a MobiCare Advanced Foot Care nurse is your best choice for promoting good hygiene, maintaining healthy skin, and the early detection of contributing factors to a future fall.
Poor eyesight, diabetic neuropathy, loss of function, risk of bacterial or fungal infection. These are just a few of the many reasons why scheduling routine toenail care with a MobiCare Advanced Foot Care nurse is your best choice for promoting good hygiene, maintaining healthy skin, and the early detection of contributing factors to a future fall.
Every visit will include a clinical observation of skin condition, circulation, signs of infection, and foot structure
The process starts by cleansing the foot with a moisturized disposable wipe. The nails and surrounding skin are disinfected with an alcohol pad. All nails are visually inspected then cleaned under the nail bed and at the edges to loosen and remove debris. Using sterilized tools, the nails are carefully trimmed and any ingrown nails are treated. Nails edges are filed smooth. The process ends by cleansing the foot with a moisturized disposable wipe. The nails and surrounding skin are disinfected again with an alcohol pad. Finally, a lotion is massaged into the foot and lower leg so the skin is left hydrated and clean.
Wash your feet daily and dry them well, especially in between your toes. Do not let toenails grow beyond the tip of your toe. Wear shoes that cover your toes, have arch support and ventilation. Have your toenails trimmed every 5 to 7 weeks.
