Foot Care

Question 1

Callus treatment?

Answer 1

-Keratolytics (SA)

-Liquid Bandaids (for cracking)

-Pumice Stone

Question 2

Corns are hyper-keratolytic growths in response to what?

Answer 2

Local Friction or Trauma over a joint

Question 3

What crucial step must be taken prior to using SA preps to treat hard corns?

Answer 3

Soak… Will not work on super dry keratin.

Question 4

If treating soft corns, what step must be taken to prevent SA from irritating surrounding toes?

Answer 4

Coverage!

Question 5

How can we treat ingrown toenails?

Answer 5

1) Outgro (20% Benzocaine)

2) Toenail Softeners

3) Foam Caps

Question 6

Term of unpleasant smell?

Answer 6

Bromidrosis… Is due to bacterial breakdown of sweat.

Question 7

How to treat smelly feet?

Answer 7

-Looser Fitting Shoes

-Frequent foot washing

-Cotton Socks (»> Synthetic) & change socks more frequently

-Foot Powders & Sprays

Question 8

How to treat hand warts?

Answer 8

Duofilm Liquid (SA + Lactic Acid prep)… Is applied OD x 8-12wks

Compound W… Applied OD x 8wks

-Can also use freezing agents… 20secs to hand warts every 2-3wks with 4 repeats.

Question 9

What virus is responsible for hand warts?

Answer 9

HPV

Question 10

How is Molluscum presentation different than Wart presentation in kids?

Answer 10

-Generally Facial
-Smaller & Smoother

Question 11

How do Plantar Wart treatments differ from Hard Corn treatments?

Answer 11

THEY DON’T!!! Only differ in duration of therapy (2wks Corn vs. 12wks Plantar Wart).

Question 12

For what length of time would a Callused Plantar Wart be treated (in terms of application time / treatment)?

Answer 12

40secs… 2x as long contact time vs. Common Warts (20secs).

Question 13

How do the applications of Dr. Scholls Freeze Away products differ (Dual Action vs. Non-DA)?

Answer 13

Dual Action: Freeze area, then apply SA OD x 14d (& rpt. 4 cycles).

Non-DA: Freeze area every 3wks (rpt. 4 cycles)… No SA application!!!!

Question 14

What prescription therapy can be used on warts?

Answer 14

Canthacur Products (Cantharidin AI)

Question 15

How do you apply Canthacur products to wart lesions?

Answer 15

Apply to area w applicator stick, secure in place for 1wk & debride.

Question 16

What percentage of Plantar Fasciitis cases resolve on their own with OTC & home remedies within 6mths?

Answer 16

80%

Question 17

Are NSAIDs useful for treating Plantar Fasciitis?

Answer 17

Meh… Lack of inflammatory mechanism explains its useless nature (likely due to repetitive microtears in fascial tissue rather than inflammation).

Question 18

How long do Heel Spurs usually resolve themselves?

Answer 18

9mths