Nails Your Way

Special Needs Pedicures

People with unique circumstances, such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis, calluses, bunions, hammertoes, corns, ingrown toenails, etc. need special attention shown to their feet. Thin skin, poor circulation and lack of flexibility in their bodies often make it difficult to adequately care for their own feet. Many of these clients would like to receive safe, sanitary, and serene pedicure services. Due to their conditions they should not risk getting pedicures from non-standard discount nail salons. Pedicures for these clients must be safe, sanitary and therapeutic. Therapeutic nail salons always follow state guidelines using hospital grade disinfecting and sanitizing procedures. Therapeutic nail salons also provide gentle, careful attention for special needs pedicure clients.

The mature population is especially susceptible to foot problems, since feet tend to spread with age, losing the fatty tissue that cushions the bottoms. Once the padding has deteriorated, the feet become more tender and prone to dryness and injury that can cause the formation of calluses, dry heels and thickened cuticles. As we age, oil-producing glands slow down production, causing skin to become thin and dry. Dry skin also has less strength than moist skin, so it runs an increased risk of cracking and developing a foot infection. The older we get, the poorer our circulation becomes, particularly in our hands and feet. Because the skin starts to get thinner and it's more easily injured it must be handled with more care than usual.

A special needs pedicure protocol involves being especially careful not to break the skin with an implement or over-abrading with harsh scrubs or credo cutting tools. It is best to slough the skin with a gentle exfoliant that dissolves or softens instead of credo cutting or scraping. When working with special needs clients, avoid abrasive scrubs that are too aggressive for their skin. Thin-skinned clients require extra-gentle treatment. The cuticles should be pushed back gently because any broken skin could invite infection. The water temperature should always be tepid, not too hot or too cold because a condition called neuropathy reduces a diabetic's sense of feeling. Gloves should be worn in order to prevent cross-contamination. The feet should be gently blotted or patted dry. Stainless steel implements should always be scrubbed clean and placed in hospital grade disinfectant between each client.

Special needs clients should apply an oxygenated, Vitamin E & Aloe lotion to their feet everyday because it provides deep moisturization to dry thinning skin. It's beneficial to get regular therapeutic pedicures as well as stick to a good home-care regimen. An Herbal home-care kit contains products that will control many foot problems. The kit includes complete instructions designed by a licensed manicurist & onyxologist. Special needs pedicure clients should keep a regular appointment schedule. Some clients will need pedicures every two weeks, while others will need every three or four week appointments. If you or someone you know requires a special needs pedicure then schedule an appointment today at a safe, sanitary therapeutic nail salon staffed by a licensed manicurist and onyxologist.

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