Podiatrist Austin
5000 Bee Cave Road
Suite 202
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 328-8900
fax (512) 328-8903
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Application Instruction for Soaks, Oils and Creams


Epsom Salt Soaks
  • Two (2) Tablespoons of Epsom Salt to 1 gallon of lukewarm water
  • Soak feet for fifteen (15) minutes
  • Dry feet
  • Cleanse affected area with hydrogen peroxide
  • Apply Neosporin ointment to affected area
  • Cover area with dry bandage
  • Be sure that at all times, there is no pressure on the affected area
  • REPORT any increase in pain, swelling, redness, and drainage

Vinegar Soaks

  • No dilution
  • Brush with toothbrush in one direction
  • Towel dry, no rinsing
  • Fifteen (15) minute soaks

Bleach Soaks

  • One (1) ounce bleach to (1) gallon water
  • Fifteen (15) minute soaks

Mellaluca Oil

  • Brush top of nail with applicator
  • Once daily

Tea Tree Oil

  • Brush top of nail with applicator
  • Once daily

Creams and Lotions Under Occlusion

  • Apply nickle thickness of cream
  • Wrap creamed foot in Saran Wrap (or similar plastic film)
  • Place sock over foot
  • Wear for 6-8 hours our apply before bedtime and wear thru the night
  • After 6-8 hours or in morning, remove wrap and use pumice stone to exfoliate affected skin

 

 
         

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