Diabetes foot care is important to upkeep in order to avoid or reduce symptoms. The biggest concern for diabetic feet is the possibility of neuropathy. Neuropathy is a nerve problem that causes pain, numbing, tingling, swelling, and weakness. It can worsen overtime leading to a loss of sensation.
Neuropathy in combination with poor circulation can make the feet a lot more prone to infections and ulcers. This is because the person is not fully aware of what is going on with their feet without doing a visual check. For example, a blister from improper fitting shoes can go unnoticed a lot longer than most people due to a lack of sensation on their hands and feet. If the person is left untreated or they don’t manage their diabetes, it can progress and get worse which can lead to amputations.
Poor circulation
Another concern with diabetic feet is poor circulation. When the skin is not getting proper nourishment and circulation it can become swollen. In turn, this can cause poor skin health overtime.
Poor circulation can also cause excessive dryness because you are not getting proper hydration and circulation to that area. Cold feet and hands are commonly felt by individuals that have poor circulation. Having poor circulation can also interfere with the skin’s natural healing time and process. When the skin is not being nourished properly it is not able to restore itself and fight off infections properly.
Recommended Products
Aside from regular professional treatments, there are certain products that you can use to reduce some diabetes foot symptoms. One of the products we recommend and is available at most spas is the DD cream mousse by Footlogix.
This product will help to soften the skin and minimize cracks. It also has anti-fungal and deodorizing properties to it which can all be an issue with diabetic feet because of the poor circulation and possibly lack of care as diabetics can be more susceptible to fungi. This oroducts is a great way to help to reduce the risk of getting fungal infections and also treating fungal infections in combination with proper foot care.
Our advanced pedicure menu includes diabetic pedicure treatments in Edmonton, Alberta.
Diabetes and Professional Foot Care
If you are diabetic, it is recommended that you maintain a regular foot care schedule.
Our Diabetic Pedicure is a specialized foot care service tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals with diabetes. This gentle treatment focuses on maintaining foot health and preventing complications. Correspondingly, it is performed by trained professionals.
Furthermore, we use diabetic-safe techniques to address common concerns like dry skin, nail care, and minor calluses, ensuring comfort and safety at every step. Perfect for enhancing foot wellness and providing peace of mind.
Booking your diabetic pedicure
Firstly, booking this treatment begins with a telephone or email consultation to determine your eligibility for the treatment. Your consultation is free and can be booked online.
Foot conditions related to diabetes include thickening of the nail, excessive dryness and callous-building, and poor blood circulation.
Foot Care at Home
Keeping a balance
Ensure that your feet are properly dried after your daily shower or bath. This is especially important between the toes. While complete dryness after bathing is crucial, it is also important to keep your feet moisturized with lotions, salves or balms to keep callouses away.
Tips for safety
Keep your nails trimmed with no sharp edges to avoid cuts. Wearing comfortable, breathable shoes indoors will help to avoid injuries in the area. Without reservation, indoor sandals should be worn to protect feet from surface bacteria at minimum.
What’s more is how important it is to do regular checks at home to identify any cuts, abrasions, scratches, or possible signs of infection.
Weekly maintenance
Equally important is preventing the build-up of callous. Use a loofa or an exfoliating mitt to keep the feet free of excess callous.
As long as you take the extra time to keep proper foot care at home, you can widen the gap between professional pedicures.
Book your diabetic pedicure consultation in Edmonton.
Acne can be caused by many different factors and can be treated using different methods.
Genetics
One of the causes of acne is genetics. Some skin types are more prone to developing acne such as oilier skin types this is due to the fact that they have overactive sebaceous glands which can clog the pores trapping bacteria, germs, and other environmental pollutants thereby creating a backlog.
It can be harder to cleanse oily skin because most products are not fat soluble. In other words, they cannot break down that oily barrier at the surface. As a result, the skin is left congested.
Hormones
Another factor that causes acne is hormonal disruptions or fluctuations. This can start as soon as puberty. The skin starts to produce more oils as it goes through changes. Some women will develop acne during pregnancy due to the hormonal changes. This typically resolves after delivery but can carry on during breastfeeding. Additionally, some women may develop acne after having the baby due to hormonal fluctuations.
Hygiene
Another cause of acne can be improper hygiene and skincare. This can range from not cleansing the skin enough which can leave bacteria and other environmental pollutants on the skin. These can then enter the pores or breaks in the skin potentially causing infections.
Skincare products
Acne can also be due to using improper skincare products. If the skin is not cleansed properly with a fat-soluble cleanser, then you are leaving a film on the skin that creates a backlog with every wash. If the improper cleanser is used it can also disrupt the skin’s health by causing it become too oily and congested. Examples include oil-based moisturizers, rich creams, or body lotion when used on the face.
Overusing certain products that dry the skin can cause skin types that may not be acne-prone to develop minor acne due to over drying of the skin. When this happens, the skin ends up overcompensating by producing more oil. As a result the skins’s balance is thrown off.
Diet
Another factor could be diet. It is said that some acne may be caused by certain dietary intolerances or allergies, such as high fructose, meat products, or other food products that disrupt the hormonal balance in the body. This is a matter that should be discussed with your doctor.
Yes, you can have a pedicure if you are diabetic. Actually, it is recommended that you maintain a regular foot care schedule.
Clients have different options when it comes to levels of pedicure treatment. Some clients may only have a need for express nail and pedicure establishments. However, certain clients may require a clinical and advanced setting for their foot care needs. At Dérmica, our menu includes advanced pedicures. Lastly, there are clients that require a medical setting where doctors and medical staff offer medical procedures.
Differences in pedicure procedure when diabetes is present
If you are diabetic, there are precautions that need to be taken when doing foot care. If you are not being asked in an intake form whether you have diabetes or not, as a client, you want to ensure that you take it upon yourself to disclose it to your service provider.
Your technician should be taking the following precautions. When doing a pedicure on a diabetic client, one should be extra careful with the use of sharp instruments and tools that can puncture the skin. This is due to the fact that most diabetics are compromised when it comes to nerve sensitivity in their extremities. Plus, loss of sensation can make it more likely for people to develop infections that go unnoticed and untreated. Therefore, extra caution with one’s tools is a must.
Diabetics can also display other conditions related to their diagnosis, such as thickening of the nail, excessive dryness and callous-building, and poor blood circulation. These things should all be treated in accordance to specific methods used for people with diabetes.
Foot care and diabetes- home care recommendations
If you have diabetes, keeping proper foot care at home in between professional pedicures will widen the gap between visits to the spa.
Home care includes ensuring that your feet are properly dried after your shower, especially between the toes. Keep your nails trimmed with no sharp edges to avoid cuts. Also, keep your feet moisturized with lotions, salves or balms to keep callouses away. Use a loofa or an exfoliating mitt to keep the feet free of excess callous.
Finally, always do regular checks to identify any cuts, abrasions, scratches, or possible signs of infection.
We offer treatment for large pores in Edmonton, Alberta.
How do you get rid of large pores?
Well, there is cleaning your pores and then there is “shrinking” your pores. Most people are looking to clean their pores by emptying the contents within. You can see immediate results through pore extraction. We do this is all of our facials. However, if your skin is visibly congested and you’ve never had a facial, we recommend the PORE facial.
While other facials in our menu include other relaxing or beautifying delights, the PORE facial concentrates on pore extraction throughout the entire duration. While we must take time to prepare the skin for safe extractions, we extract as much as possible in the hour allotted. Sometimes a second facial is required when there is severe congestion in all areas of the face.
How long before I need another facial?
It’s important to understand that facials are simply “cleanups” and the skin is bound to become congested again. Therefore, we generally recommend clients come every 4-6 weeks for a facial. However, this timeframe between facials will vary depending on factors such as age, skin type, and environmental factors. Also, getting your skin under control with the right skincare routine and possibly changing some daily habits will space those facials even further.
Can you actually reduce pore size?
Small pores indicate good skin health and present a youthful appearance. If you did not win the “skin lottery” genetically, there is not much we can do to reduce the natural size of your pores. On the other hand if your pores have become enlarged over time, there are advanced skin treatments to help you “shrink” your pores back to a normal size.
Photofacials are effective at reducing pore size, in particular, the ALISA treatment. However, anti aging is a constant battle. We must consider daily external factors that are out of our control, such as winter temperatures, when setting our expectations.
In other words, advanced skin treatments and professional skincare products are great tools to have at our disposal. But we are always fighting against time. That is why the results of any treatment cannot last forever. If you choose to treat large pores with phototherapy, you may require multiple treatments to address your concern.
In conclusion, we all show our age in certain ways. If large pores is a concern for you now and they are left unattended, the matter will only get worse in a short five years. A good skincare routine will at the least slow down the damage. Treatments have the capacity to repair.
Men with beards can get LASER and other forms of phototherapy including IPL treatments. However, if you wish to keep your facial hair, you are limited to areas above your desired beard line. This is because hair reduction is a side effect of phototherapy.
Skin treatments for bearded men
For bearded men with skin concerns such as acne scarring, large pores, dark spots, or fine lines, we offer 1/2 face treatments that exclude the lower half of the face.
Large pores
A common skin concern amongst our male clientele is enlarged pores on the nose area. Usually what happens is over time the pores become slightly larger as we age and expose them to daily stressors, for example, hot showers. Because the pores grow larger, they are more susceptible to collecting and clogging up with oil/sweat/products/debris/etc. This clogging provides a darker colour making the pores stand out against the rest of your skin.
To treat this concern, we recommend starting with a PORE facial to extract the pores in preparation for phototherapy. Photofacials will help reduce the size of the pores. As a result, your pores will be less susceptible to collecting oil/sweat/products/debris/etc and will stay clear for longer periods.
Redness and broken capillaries
Another common skin concern for men is facial redness and broken capillaries. Redness and broken capillaries could be due to conditions such as Rosacea, couperose skin, sensitized skin, or simply genetically sensitive skin.
These types of conditions are characterized by frequent, consistent redness, and visible redness and broken capillaries. If left untreated these conditions can worsen, or mutate the skin’s texture. Men with beards can get laser treatments to address these types of concerns.
Beardline precision treatment
Men with facial hair can opt for a clean beard line 24/7! With IPL hair removal, we are able to permanently shape the beard line with laser precision. IPL treatments zap live hair roots. As a result, regrowth stops in the treated areas.
Permanent beard removal
Men who wish to remove their beard permanently can do so with IPL Hair Removal. This can be booked online as a “half-face” treatment.
