Foot care on the beach  

What should we be doing to take care of our feet on the beach?
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One of the things people generally forget to do when they are at the beach is to apply sunscreen to their feet. Skin cancer such as melanoma can occur anywhere on the body, even on the feet. When it occurs in the
feet, it generally has a worse prognosis, because it often goes undetected for a long period of time simply because people do not look at their feet. So when you're at the beach, be sure to apply sunscreen to your feet.

It would also be a very good time to examine your feet to see if there are any skin lesions or moles that are present. You should examine your feet for any skin lesions at least twice a year.

Also while you're at the beach, although it may be very tempting to go barefoot in the sand, there are things you'll want to avoid, such as sharp shells and other dangers to the feet. If you can, it is better to wear flipflops
or sandals rather than go barefoot. This is especially true if you're diabetic or have a neuropathy.

If you have cuts or open sores on your feet, you should definitely avoid going barefoot or entering into the water for that matter as you can pick up a bad marine infection which can be difficult to treat.