Medical pedicure
In the list of services of some beauty salons there is a medical manicure. Today we will talk in more detail about what kind of procedure it is, and how it differs from a regular cosmetic pedicure.
On average, we walk about 160,000 km in our lifetime! However, even though the feet are our most important form of transportation, we still often neglect them in daily hygiene. All this can lead to unpleasant consequences, such as itching, burning, the appearance of corns, corns, fungus , and in some particularly severe cases, even open wounds and infections . In such situations, qualified professional assistance may be needed.
What is a medical pedicure
Unlike normal daily foot care, medical pedicure refers to the examination and treatment of diseases affecting the feet and toenails, which is carried out by a qualified specialist - a podologist, or as it is also called, a podiatrist. Medical pedicure complements the treatment and prevents the worsening of the already existing situation.
I hope you already understood that a medical pedicure is not a procedure during which you sit in a massage chair, and someone paints your toenails with a beautiful color. :) But, it is worth noting that as a result of the procedure, you will still have smooth heels and well-groomed nails.
Who needs a medical pedicure
You can make a medical pedicure to treat such conditions:
- Thickened nails or skin on the feet
- Damaged and/or weakened nails
- Warts on the feet
- blisters
- foot fungus
- calluses
- corns
- athletic foot
- Ingrown nails
- splinters
- yellow nails
- Cracks in the heels
- diabetic foot
I would like to pay special attention to the last point, since medical pedicure for diabetics will be especially relevant, because they are more prone to foot problems. Dry, rough, flaky skin on the feet is a common complaint among people with diabetes. Over the years, the situation only worsens, because it becomes more and more difficult to control blood sugar levels, and neurological problems begin to appear. With age, diabetes also causes some visual impairment, and it gradually worsens, so that many patients are not even aware of the changes that occur in their feet. And any cut or small crack is fraught with an inflammatory process.
That is why any manipulations with the legs of diabetics should be carried out only by a highly qualified master.
How is a medical pedicure performed?
Podiatric treatment usually begins with a relaxing foot bath. Then the podiatrist will carefully examine each leg. After the doctor gets an idea of the general condition of the feet, he/she will check if your feet have inflammation, ulcers, open wounds, bruises, blisters, warts, corns, calluses, or ingrown nails and, if necessary, use special tools for treatment.
The podiatrist will also be able to detect cases of fungi that are difficult to see at a glance and are sometimes confused with dry skin. Since the task of a podologist is to restore your feet to perfection, the doctor may even check your shoes and insoles. At the end of the medical pedicure procedure, the doctor will give you valuable tips on daily foot hygiene at home.
You can make a medical pedicure in Kiev in many clinics, medical centers, and beauty salons. However, make sure that the procedure is carried out by a qualified specialist, and do not hesitate to ask to see your diploma of education.
I hope my information was useful for you, be healthy and beautiful! :)