Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Could he mean 'Trench foot' http://jhhs.client.web-health.com/web-health/topics/GeneralHealth/generalhea lthsub/generalhealth/lifestyle/outdoors/trench.html Nigel Mitton Medic Teguentour Base In Salah Gas +44 (1932) 756474 " Wet foot " Hey guys and gals Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously for wet foot. On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? Arlene --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Hi Arlene Glad your being kept busy. No I think your right. Couple of people I see have it with it, tend to have had the boots on too long, nasty socks, etc. regards (from Norway) >From: Arlene McDermott <arlenemcd@...> >Reply- >Messages < > >Subject: " Wet foot " >Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 09:37:20 +0100 (BST) > > >Hey guys and gals > >Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? > >Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously >for wet foot. > >On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. >Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this >some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? > >Arlene > > > >--------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Arlene, I think it has been miss heard and should have said " Trench Foot " Must have been ex military medic. Was caused by long periods stood in water filled trenches in the second world war. Regards KDevereux Devereux HSC M.V. Seaway Explorer Stolt Offshore Phone: +44 (0) 1224 718861 Fax: +44 (0) 1224 718860 E-mail: exp-medic@... Arlene McDermott Messages < > <arlenemcd@ya cc: hoo.co.uk> Subject: " Wet foot " 27/04/2002 09:37 Please respond to RemoteSupport Medics Hey guys and gals Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously for wet foot. On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? Arlene --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 KDevereux, Actually it was first diagosied in the first world war as in " trench warfare " not a lot of trench war going on in WW2. But it does sound like trench foot to me Cheers Tom >From: exp-medic@... >Reply- > >Subject: Re: " Wet foot " >Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 11:06:31 +0100 > > > > Arlene, > >I think it has been miss heard and should have said " Trench Foot " >Must have been ex military medic. >Was caused by long periods stood in water filled trenches in the second >world war. > > > > > > Regards > > >KDevereux > > > Devereux >HSC >M.V. Seaway Explorer >Stolt Offshore > >Phone: +44 (0) 1224 718861 >Fax: +44 (0) 1224 718860 >E-mail: exp-medic@... > > > > > > > > > > > > > Arlene > McDermott Messages >< > > <arlenemcd@ya cc: > hoo.co.uk> Subject: > " Wet foot " > > 27/04/2002 > 09:37 > Please > respond to > RemoteSupport > Medics > > > > > > >Hey guys and gals > >Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? > >Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously >for wet foot. > >On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. >Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this >some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? > >Arlene > > > >--------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Arlene, Fortunately our topside doc is down today and he mentioned it could be a case of Hyperhidrosis, compounded by long periods in boots. Could even be a combination of all three, excessive sweating, fungus and / or damp or wet boots. I would go for regular cleaning and drying, frequent sock changes and montioring how and when he drys his boots. It may be an option to get an extra pair for him, so he wears them on alternate days? Hope this helps Ian Kazakhstan >-- Original Message -- > >From: exp-medic@... >Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 11:06:31 +0100 >Subject: Re: " Wet foot " >Reply- > > > > > Arlene, > >I think it has been miss heard and should have said " Trench Foot " >Must have been ex military medic. >Was caused by long periods stood in water filled trenches in the second >world war. > > > > > > Regards > > >KDevereux > > > Devereux >HSC >M.V. Seaway Explorer >Stolt Offshore > >Phone: +44 (0) 1224 718861 >Fax: +44 (0) 1224 718860 >E-mail: exp-medic@... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Arlene > > McDermott Messages < > > > <arlenemcd@ya cc: > > hoo.co.uk> Subject: > " Wet foot " > > > 27/04/2002 > > 09:37 > > Please > > respond to > > RemoteSupport > > Medics > > > > > > > > > >Hey guys and gals > >Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? > >Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously >for wet foot. > >On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. >Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this >some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? > >Arlene > > > >--------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Arlene, Fortunately our topside doc is down today and he mentioned it could be a case of Hyperhidrosis, compounded by long periods in boots. Could even be a combination of all three, excessive sweating, fungus and / or damp or wet boots. I would go for regular cleaning and drying, frequent sock changes and montioring how and when he drys his boots. It may be an option to get an extra pair for him, so he wears them on alternate days? Hope this helps Ian Kazakhstan >-- Original Message -- > >From: " thomas greaber " <tom5255@...> >Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 10:12:26 +0000 >Subject: Re: " Wet foot " >Reply- > > >KDevereux, >Actually it was first diagosied in the first world war as in " trench >warfare " not a lot of trench war going on in WW2. But it does sound like > >trench foot to me > >Cheers > >Tom > > >>From: exp-medic@... >>Reply- >> >>Subject: Re: " Wet foot " >>Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 11:06:31 +0100 >> >> >> >> Arlene, >> >>I think it has been miss heard and should have said " Trench Foot " >>Must have been ex military medic. >>Was caused by long periods stood in water filled trenches in the second >>world war. >> >> >> >> >> >> Regards >> >> >>KDevereux >> >> >> Devereux >>HSC >>M.V. Seaway Explorer >>Stolt Offshore >> >>Phone: +44 (0) 1224 718861 >>Fax: +44 (0) 1224 718860 >>E-mail: exp-medic@... >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Arlene >> McDermott Messages >>< > >> <arlenemcd@ya cc: >> hoo.co.uk> Subject: > >> " Wet foot " >> >> 27/04/2002 >> 09:37 >> Please >> respond to >> RemoteSupport >> Medics >> >> >> >> >> >> >>Hey guys and gals >> >>Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? >> >>Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously >>for wet foot. >> >>On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. >>Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this >>some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? >> >>Arlene >> >> >> >>--------------------------------- >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Thanks Ian I have already given him the relevant info and some antifungal cream. Apparently this has cleared it up before so I'll see what happens over the next few days. Cheers Arlene Ian@... wrote: Arlene, Fortunately our topside doc is down today and he mentioned it could be a case of Hyperhidrosis, compounded by long periods in boots. Could even be a combination of all three, excessive sweating, fungus and / or damp or wet boots. I would go for regular cleaning and drying, frequent sock changes and montioring how and when he drys his boots. It may be an option to get an extra pair for him, so he wears them on alternate days? Hope this helps Ian Kazakhstan >-- Original Message -- > >From: " thomas greaber " >Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 10:12:26 +0000 >Subject: Re: " Wet foot " >Reply- > > >KDevereux, >Actually it was first diagosied in the first world war as in " trench >warfare " not a lot of trench war going on in WW2. But it does sound like > >trench foot to me > >Cheers > >Tom > > >>From: exp-medic@... >>Reply- >> >>Subject: Re: " Wet foot " >>Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 11:06:31 +0100 >> >> >> >> Arlene, >> >>I think it has been miss heard and should have said " Trench Foot " >>Must have been ex military medic. >>Was caused by long periods stood in water filled trenches in the second >>world war. >> >> >> >> >> >> Regards >> >> >>KDevereux >> >> >> Devereux >>HSC >>M.V. Seaway Explorer >>Stolt Offshore >> >>Phone: +44 (0) 1224 718861 >>Fax: +44 (0) 1224 718860 >>E-mail: exp-medic@... >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Arlene >> McDermott Messages >> >> >> hoo.co.uk> Subject: > >> " Wet foot " >> >> 27/04/2002 >> 09:37 >> Please >> respond to >> RemoteSupport >> Medics >> >> >> >> >> >> >>Hey guys and gals >> >>Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? >> >>Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously >>for wet foot. >> >>On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. >>Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this >>some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? >> >>Arlene >> >> >> >>--------------------------------- >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Similar to trench foot? " Wet foot " > >Hey guys and gals > >Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? > >Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously for wet foot. > >On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? > >Arlene > > > >--------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 which cream did you use out of professional interest please? >> >>> " Wet foot " >>> >>> 27/04/2002 >>> 09:37 >>> Please >>> respond to >>> RemoteSupport >>> Medics >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>Hey guys and gals >>> >>>Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? >>> >>>Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously >>>for wet foot. >>> >>>On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. >>>Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this >>>some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? >>> >>>Arlene >>> >>> >>> >>>--------------------------------- >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Arlene, Potassium Permanganate foot bath - old but I'v treated some right ones with this where 'normal' treatments for heavy sweat/fungus combo's have not made a dent. Hope this helps Cheers > >> " Wet foot " >> >> 27/04/2002 >> 09:37 >> Please >> respond to >> RemoteSupport >> Medics >> >> >> >> >> >> >>Hey guys and gals >> >>Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? >> >>Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him >>previously for wet foot. >> >>On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and >>spongy. Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him >>accordingly. Is this some weird offshore disease that I have never >>heard of before? >> >>Arlene >> >> >> >>--------------------------------- >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 The only one available here at the minute. Canesten. Probably my first choice in any case. Arlene JOHN CARPENTER <JOHN.CARPENTER.SNR@...> wrote: which cream did you use out of professional interest please? >> >>> " Wet foot " >>> >>> 27/04/2002 >>> 09:37 >>> Please >>> respond to >>> RemoteSupport >>> Medics >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>Hey guys and gals >>> >>>Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? >>> >>>Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously >>>for wet foot. >>> >>>On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. >>>Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this >>>some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? >>> >>>Arlene >>> >>> >>> >>>--------------------------------- >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunatley we don't keep Pot Perm offshore here. If it doesn't clear up though I'll try and get some sent out. Apparently the cream worked okay last time so I'll see how it goes. All the best Arlene <alex.shannon@...> wrote: Arlene, Potassium Permanganate foot bath - old but I'v treated some right ones with this where 'normal' treatments for heavy sweat/fungus combo's have not made a dent. Hope this helps Cheers > >> " Wet foot " >> >> 27/04/2002 >> 09:37 >> Please >> respond to >> RemoteSupport >> Medics >> >> >> >> >> >> >>Hey guys and gals >> >>Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? >> >>Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him >>previously for wet foot. >> >>On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and >>spongy. Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him >>accordingly. Is this some weird offshore disease that I have never >>heard of before? >> >>Arlene >> >> >> >>--------------------------------- >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 I have seen patients' prescribed Aluminium Hydroxide soaks (same stuff as the antiperspirant sprays) for hyperhidrosis, however, not for trench foot. A highly selective simpathectomy may be the ticket for this chap if the condition is hyperhidrosis usually very effective and not a lot of down time. regards Ian H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 thanks I was just curious, take care. JC and Ruth >>> >>>> " Wet foot " >>>> >>>> 27/04/2002 >>>> 09:37 >>>> Please >>>> respond to >>>> RemoteSupport >>>> Medics >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>Hey guys and gals >>>> >>>>Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? >>>> >>>>Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously >>>>for wet foot. >>>> >>>>On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. >>>>Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this >>>>some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? >>>> >>>>Arlene >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>--------------------------------- >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 Ian I'll keep an eye on it and see what happens. I'm still inclined to believe that it's tinea that has spread to the sole in the absence of smell and excessive moisture. It's only the second time he's been treated, the first being successfull, so I'll see how it progresses. Thanks for the information though, something else I didn't know. ATB Arlene ihub999cht@... wrote: I have seen patients' prescribed Aluminium Hydroxide soaks (same stuff as the antiperspirant sprays) for hyperhidrosis, however, not for trench foot. A highly selective simpathectomy may be the ticket for this chap if the condition is hyperhidrosis usually very effective and not a lot of down time. regards Ian H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 It helps me too, I am currently trialling some new socks to help defeat blisters and foot problems and any tidbits of foot care information helps. i cannot for the life of me remember whether you are supposed to cut toenails square or rounded anyone jog my memory please? JC Re: " Wet foot " > > Ian >I'll keep an eye on it and see what happens. I'm still inclined to believe that it's tinea that has spread to the sole in the absence of smell and excessive moisture. It's only the second time he's been treated, the first being successfull, so I'll see how it progresses. Thanks for the information though, something else I didn't know. >ATB >Arlene > > ihub999cht@... wrote: I have seen patients' prescribed Aluminium Hydroxide soaks (same stuff as the >antiperspirant sprays) for hyperhidrosis, however, not for trench foot. A >highly selective simpathectomy may be the ticket for this chap if the >condition is hyperhidrosis usually very effective and not a lot of down time. > >regards > >Ian H > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 Definately square . Arlene JOHN CARPENTER <JOHN.CARPENTER.SNR@...> wrote: It helps me too, I am currently trialling some new socks to help defeat blisters and foot problems and any tidbits of foot care information helps. i cannot for the life of me remember whether you are supposed to cut toenails square or rounded anyone jog my memory please? JC Re: " Wet foot " > > Ian >I'll keep an eye on it and see what happens. I'm still inclined to believe that it's tinea that has spread to the sole in the absence of smell and excessive moisture. It's only the second time he's been treated, the first being successfull, so I'll see how it progresses. Thanks for the information though, something else I didn't know. >ATB >Arlene > > ihub999cht@... wrote: I have seen patients' prescribed Aluminium Hydroxide soaks (same stuff as the >antiperspirant sprays) for hyperhidrosis, however, not for trench foot. A >highly selective simpathectomy may be the ticket for this chap if the >condition is hyperhidrosis usually very effective and not a lot of down time. > >regards > >Ian H > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 Thanks I have had two votes for square and one for round, I think I will go with the majority on this. Any idea how much of the white bit is supposed to be left after you have cut? Re: " Wet foot " > > >> >> Ian >>I'll keep an eye on it and see what happens. I'm still inclined to believe >that it's tinea that has spread to the sole in the absence of smell and >excessive moisture. It's only the second time he's been treated, the first >being successfull, so I'll see how it progresses. Thanks for the information >though, something else I didn't know. >>ATB >>Arlene >> >> ihub999cht@... wrote: I have seen patients' prescribed Aluminium >Hydroxide soaks (same stuff as the >>antiperspirant sprays) for hyperhidrosis, however, not for trench foot. A >>highly selective simpathectomy may be the ticket for this chap if the >>condition is hyperhidrosis usually very effective and not a lot of down >time. >> >>regards >> >>Ian H >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 , You also have one vote for the 'Bollocks'! Re: " Wet foot " > > > > > >> > >> Ian > >>I'll keep an eye on it and see what happens. I'm still inclined to believe > >that it's tinea that has spread to the sole in the absence of smell and > >excessive moisture. It's only the second time he's been treated, the first > >being successfull, so I'll see how it progresses. Thanks for the > information > >though, something else I didn't know. > >>ATB > >>Arlene > >> > >> ihub999cht@... wrote: I have seen patients' prescribed Aluminium > >Hydroxide soaks (same stuff as the > >>antiperspirant sprays) for hyperhidrosis, however, not for trench foot. A > >>highly selective simpathectomy may be the ticket for this chap if the > >>condition is hyperhidrosis usually very effective and not a lot of down > >time. > >> > >>regards > >> > >>Ian H > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 Hi , The trick it to ensure that the toe nail protrudes over the edge of the toe slightly. Esp. if you are going to cut them squere! I have cut my toe nails curved most of my army carreer as the one time I was told to cut them square, the corners of the nail grew into my skin and caused an infection. From past experience, most reaccuring ingrowing toe nail problems can be cured by curving the nail and instructing the patient to grow the nail over the edge of the toe. 99% of the time this has led to the patient not returning with the same problem Regards, Gus Re: " Wet foot " > It helps me too, I am currently trialling some new socks to help defeat > blisters and foot problems and any tidbits of foot care information helps. > i cannot for the life of me remember whether you are supposed to cut > toenails square or rounded anyone jog my memory please? > JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 Hi, If it is trench (immersion foot) then you need to keep the foot dry and instruct the patient to stay away from working in wet conditiond for a while. Best treatment would be to expose the affected area to the fresh, non damp, air. Regards, Gus Re: " Wet foot " > > Ian > I'll keep an eye on it and see what happens. I'm still inclined to believe that it's tinea that has spread to the sole in the absence of smell and excessive moisture. It's only the second time he's been treated, the first being successfull, so I'll see how it progresses. Thanks for the information though, something else I didn't know. > ATB > Arlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 I usually leave around 2-3mm. I don't think there is a specific measurement though. Arlene JOHN CARPENTER <JOHN.CARPENTER.SNR@...> wrote: Thanks I have had two votes for square and one for round, I think I will go with the majority on this. Any idea how much of the white bit is supposed to be left after you have cut? Re: " Wet foot " > > >> >> Ian >>I'll keep an eye on it and see what happens. I'm still inclined to believe >that it's tinea that has spread to the sole in the absence of smell and >excessive moisture. It's only the second time he's been treated, the first >being successfull, so I'll see how it progresses. Thanks for the information >though, something else I didn't know. >>ATB >>Arlene >> >> ihub999cht@... wrote: I have seen patients' prescribed Aluminium >Hydroxide soaks (same stuff as the >>antiperspirant sprays) for hyperhidrosis, however, not for trench foot. A >>highly selective simpathectomy may be the ticket for this chap if the >>condition is hyperhidrosis usually very effective and not a lot of down >time. >> >>regards >> >>Ian H >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 Dear all we had several Marines medicavs from the Falklands conflict back to PAH RAF Wroughton with Trench Foot, and all were very uncomfortable - a couple were receiving opiates to control the pain ... so all in all - not a nice thing to have... best wishes > " Wet foot " > > 27/04/2002 > 09:37 > Please > respond to > RemoteSupport > Medics > > > > > > >Hey guys and gals > >Anybody ever heard of " wet foot " ? > >Had a guy came in yesterday who said the medic had treated him previously >for wet foot. > >On examination the soles of both feet were thickened, white and spongy. >Looks like tinea pedis to me and I have treated him accordingly. Is this >some weird offshore disease that I have never heard of before? > >Arlene > > > >--------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 Much obliged. This is serious research on a small scale, stemming from the continuing foot problems found amongst military people either due to boots,socks, insoles, foot beds, general foot care. the bit I am doing concerns the socks and I am trialling some new designs with new materials to see how they compare to issue or commerically available types that have been traditionally used.To say we have seen a lot of Wales recently would be to put it mildly. I started out wearing the old boots DMS with puttees and have worked my way up to a pair of Magnums with various types of socks in between just for comparison. I never used to get blisters myself except when wearing a new pair of boots in, and then I noticed a problem I had forgotten about where my nails caught at the front and started to wear the sock which led to friction on my toes and small blisters. the same problem incidentally was found by colleagues who wear wellingtons a lot in their jobs and also other foot problems. Hence the question about nails. from what I can gather a considerable number of foot problems still lead to service personnel being temporarily unable to function needing sick time from both field training and sports/fitness training. Has anyone on the list any idea whether the practice of smearing your feet with Vaseline actually works or is not recommended? Do you wear two pairs of socks or one, and what is the composition of the inner or outer socks? Much obliged to all. One small point recently discovered, if anyone ever presents themselves with a hot spot on the foot of long term existence have a careful look at the spot and see if there is a small black spot or hair inside. Ask if they walk around their homes barefooted because I have recently come across two people with nylon fibres from the carpet under the skin which builds up in layers over it and looks something like a verruca, it causes a lot of pain and discomfort. The best way to get them out seems to be to scrape the dried hard surface layers with a scalpel blade, then you come down to what is usually softer, and possibly containing creamy pus? and the hair can usually be lifted with forceps, washed dressed and allowed to heal again. Never thought I would see it but those carpet fibres are damned sharp. JC Re: " Wet foot " >Hi , > >The trick it to ensure that the toe nail protrudes over the edge of the toe >slightly. Esp. if you are going to cut them squere! > >I have cut my toe nails curved most of my army carreer as the one time I was >told to cut them square, the corners of the nail grew into my skin and >caused an infection. > >From past experience, most reaccuring ingrowing toe nail problems can be >cured by curving the nail and instructing the patient to grow the nail over >the edge of the toe. 99% of the time this has led to the patient not >returning with the same problem > >Regards, >Gus > > Re: " Wet foot " > > >> It helps me too, I am currently trialling some new socks to help defeat >> blisters and foot problems and any tidbits of foot care information helps. >> i cannot for the life of me remember whether you are supposed to cut >> toenails square or rounded anyone jog my memory please? >> JC > > > > >Member Information: > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > >Post message: egroups >Subscribe: -subscribeegroups >Unsubscribe: -unsubscribeegroups > >Thank you for supporting Remote Medics Online. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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