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Dr. Glen Beede, a podiatrist in Fort Worth, Texas, says that dry, cracked heels can fissure, causing pain or even tissue wounds. Left untreated, calluses continue to grow thicker and, if they become infected, they may require antibiotics.
* Don't use razor blades. The American Podiatric Medical Association warns that razor blades should never be used to cut corns or calluses.Beede recommends the Artemis Woman Heel Smoother (www.artemiswoman.com), a handheld, battery-operated pedicure tool that has earned the APMA's Seal of Acceptance. The device features a DuraCrystal tip that easily exfoliates dead skin on the feet "and smoothes calluses without the use of chemicals or dangerous blades. It's available in stores nationwide.See the full content of this document
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Don't Let Feet Show Age: Give Them a Face-Lift
(News USA) - Although your baby boomer feet may have lost their blush of youth, there's still hope. With some TLC and foot ...
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