Foot Care Flashcards
(20 cards)
Calluses
thickened skin in a localized area
weight bearing parts
Tx for calluses
foot wear
pumice stone
callus remover (SA 15%)
protective material
What are corns?
hyper -keratotic growth
Rxn to local friction/trauma
smooth - dure to keratotic growth (hammer toes)
What are hard corns
corns on the top of the toes
What are soft corns
corns on the sides and between the toes
Tx for Corns
remove cause (best move)
protective material
SA preps
- hard corns first (40%)
-Soft corns next (15%)
then use Once daily-Q2D for 6 days
Bunions
swelling of joint via deviation of big toe
Causes of bunions
structural defect (heredity)
Tx of bunions
orthotic devices/special shoes
bunion protective pads
surgery
Causes of ingrown toenails
swelling/inflammation
Tx for ingrown toenails
try to get cotton under nail
file off the edge
outgrow
toenail softening
foam cap
Bromhidrosis
smelly feet
Tx of smelly feet
looser fitting shoes
socks
odour eaters
foot powders and sprays
Warts
on the hand
caused by HPV
transmission is possible
25% spon regress
Tx for warts
SA preps (gel)
use patches for several months
OTC freezing products (apply Q2-3wks) about 4 repeats
Duct tape - daily use x 2 months
oral zinc/cimetidine
Tx for warts for kid
it is safe to use SA and OTC cryotherapy
What can be used for plantar fasciitis
strassburg socks
What can be used for heel spurs?
shoe inserts
stretching
icing the arch
sound waves
night splints
all of these have to be used for an average of 9 months
What should be cautioned with diabetic foot care?
corns and warts should not be self med
foot ulcers should be treated with Rx (urea 10% – kerytolytic)
What is skin tag removal?
often found around the neck and directly under arm
soft easily movable tissue
can be removed 2 app/lesion (max)
has to be 3 mm or smaller
if larger or does not go away after 2 applications go to MD to get removed
