For a special treat, store vitamin E cream in the refrigerator and apply it to your feet at the end of the day. Trim toenails straight across, leaving the nails slightly longer than the ends of your toes. Use nail polish only for special occasions. At the first sign of an injury or infection in the foot or ankle, seek medical attention from a podiatric physician. People with diabetes should take extra precautions to protect their feet.
Minor injuries can quickly become infected and, if left untreated, can lead to amputation.
Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association is the nation s leading professional society for foot and ankle specialists. The association has component societies in 53 locations in the U.S. and its Territories and a membership of more than 10,000 doctors of podiatric medicine.