Foot-care tips

Wear shoes at all times.

Avoid soaking your feet on a daily basis. Lengthy soaking can dry out feet and cause cracks in the skin that can lead to infection. Do not soak your feet if you have neuropathy (nerve damage).

Avoid using chemical treatments, sharp instruments, sandpaper or pumice to treat calluses, corns or other foot problems.

Keep your feet protected from extreme heat or cold.

Avoid heating pads or hot water bottles on your feet.

Cross your legs at the ankle, not your knee.

Break in a new pair of shoes by wearing them for short periods of time — not all day.