With a pedicure (foot care), your feet are the centre of attention. After all, our entire body weight rests on our feet. Regular pedicures help to keep your feet not only more resilient and well-groomed, but also pain-free and healthy. Pedicure is for the health of your entire foot - the skin and the toenails.
At the Swiss Derma Clinic in Zurich, we also perform pedicures for thickened and ingrown nails and painful corns. Regular foot care (pedicure) has been proven to support the integrity of your toenails. Toenails are often difficult to trim by yourself - they are hard and thickened (especially on the big toes) and tend to grow in at the sides. In professional foot care, we grind and mill your nails and easily remove ingrown areas. Care of the sensitive cuticles is also part of the pedicure, as is the regular removal of calluses on the balls of the feet and heels.
At the Swiss Derma Clinic in Zurich, our focus is on your skin health and well-being. A pleasantly relaxing foot bath and a foot massage are an essential part of the pedicure. For the cosmetic treatment of your toenails, we work with the latest grinding equipment, even very firm and thick nails can be treated without any problems. Should nail or skin diseases become apparent, the cooperation with our specialist doctor Mrs. E. Georgouli guarantees quick treatment.
Pedicures should be done regularly and at least once a month. Regrowing nails are thus kept short and flat. Unpleasant and painful pressure points and corns can also be removed quickly and thoroughly during the pedicure. After the application, you will have peace and quiet again for a few weeks. Do your nails tend to grow in at the sides? This happens very often. In these cases, it is important to remove these areas gently and at short intervals (at least every four weeks). Ingrown nails are not only pressing and painful, the sensitive cuticles tend to become inflamed.
At the Swiss Derma Clinic in Zurich, pedicures are carried out by qualified medical and cosmetic specialists in close cooperation with our medical specialists - so you are in the best hands here.
Many adults suffer from corns. The small pressure points are often caused by tight or squeezing shoes. It can be a small spot that regularly presses and rubs - and already a corn develops over time. At first, the pressure point becomes thicker, callus develops - and eventually a callus. If the pressure continues, the callus will develop into a corn. Typically, corns hurt when pressure is applied, when walking, when standing and sometimes when touched. A matte core develops in the centre of the cornification. This area is particularly sensitive to pain. Corns are conspicuous by their yellowish colour, the strong cornification and the roundish appearance. They occur mainly on the sides of the toes, on the balls of the feet and on the heel. Everywhere where the skin is close to the bone. If the feet are malpositioned, such as flat or bent feet, then there is a higher tendency to corns as a result of the constant incorrect stress.
Joint diseases and very dry skin on the feet also favour the development of the painful little pressure points. Corns are common. They mainly affect older people and are easily visible to the naked eye.
At the Swiss Derma Clinic in Zurich, we specialise in the cosmetic and medical treatment of corns. The callus is first softened and then skillfully removed with the help of sharp special instruments. If done properly, this treatment is not painful. Depending on how deep the corn already protrudes into the skin, several treatments in succession are necessary to completely remove the painful cornification.
Note: Have painful pressure points and corns removed in the cosmetic department of the Swiss Derma Clinic in Zurich. The risk of injury is high with inexperienced use. Even as a diabetic, you should place yourself in expert hands for the treatment of your feet and nails.
The first step towards healing is to give up the oppressive shoes. You can also use corn plasters for quick relief. However, these only help temporarily. Sometimes walking barefoot, foot massages and a suitable foot cream can alleviate the discomfort somewhat or prevent the development of unwanted pressure points.
Toenails grow quickly into the cuticle. Especially in the front edge area. The technique used to shorten the nails also plays a role here. Toenails should always be cut straight. When cutting yourself, make sure that the lateral nail corners rest lightly on the cuticle. The exact length is important: the nails must not be too short, otherwise they tend to grow in. Nails that are too long can thicken quickly, cause pressure marks or break off. If you have difficulty getting to your nails or also suffer from ingrown toenails and pressure points, then consult a qualified professional. At the Swiss Derma Clinic, we specialise in your foot health and in professional pedicures.
Make sure that there are no pressure points on your feet. The choice of suitable shoes is particularly important here. You can also regularly take a relaxing foot bath at home and gently rub off your calluses with a pumice stone. Do not remove too much callus, as it also has an important protective function. A little callus is desirable and important. Keep toenails and the skin of the feet supple, the skin should not become too dry - this can also prevent painful pressure points. Special care oils or care creams are available for this purpose.
Get expert advice at the Swiss Derma Clinic in Zurich on which foot care is right for your feet.
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