Medical pedicure is recommended for patients with fungal infections, ingrown nails and calluses. This was told by the podiatrist of the percutaneous surgery clinic Anastasia Elkina.
In addition, according to the doctor, the treatment procedure is necessary for people with problem feet (valgus or diabetic changes), cracks, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and hyperkeratosis (abnormal thickening of the top layer of the skin). Conducting a pedicure may vary depending on the diagnosis, the podologist noted.
“Despite all the advantages, a medical pedicure also has contraindications. These are increased skin sensitivity, intolerance to some components of drugs, a predisposition to allergic reactions”said in an interview with website aif.ru Elkin.
Medical pedicure can only be performed by a specialist with a medical education, and in a sterile room.
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