Pedicure for dummies... I have a ???

15 years ago

I have once again talked myself into trying a pedicure. But, last night, I got 2 mosquito bites on the top of my foot. I'm not supposed to get a pedicure if there is any open wound, right? there are two small spots. EVERY time I talk myself into getting a pedicure, there is a story on the news or in the paper about someone getting a disgusting rash that they haven't been able to get rid of for 9 months.. or I have a cut or something.

So, 2 days ago, I decided to give it another try, and then I get the bites.! LOL

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Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
15 years ago
I hate getting mosquito bites on my feet. If they are really bad out I wear my rubber boots just to avoid skeeter bites on the foot.

Gayle
kacram
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15 years ago
I guess I should cancel huh?
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angela_nor_calif
15 years ago
Kat - funny you would ask. I was just reading an article last night in one of my magazines about pedicures. I want to go get one too and so does DD but this article was talking about how common staph infections are at all these places because they don't sanitize like they are supposed to. I would definitely not go if I had bites especially if they are open from scratching.
naughtykitty
15 years ago
I've never had a problem and I've gotten one with a poison oak rash and a recovering broken foot. If the place you go to is clean you shouldn't have any problems. Especially if it is just a bite and not scratched to raw skin. I say go and enjoy it.
barb_from_pa
15 years ago
I would LOVE to have a pedicure, but I am too embarrased by my feet!
lindyluwho
15 years ago
Barb, no matter how bad your feet look they have seen worse. I suggest you get a Ped Egg and start using it along with a cream made for feet. I use Gold Bond Foot Cream. Your feet will look better in no time. They will also look much better after a pedicure. If you don't want to go by yourself, grab a friend and go together. Relax and enjoy it.

Linda
glenda_al
15 years ago
:o) Just had mani/pedi Monday.
{{!gwi}}
dorothy_oahu
15 years ago
* Don't get a pedicure if you have cuts or abrasions on your feet or legs. Microorganisms living in footbaths can enter through the skin and cause infection.
* Don't shave, wax or use hair removal creams within a day before getting a pedicure
* Don't get a pedicure if you have bug bites, bruises, scratches, scabs or poison ivy.

I saw something on TV about safe pedicures and it said do not go to places that use the foot baths with the jets because they don't get cleaned properly between clients.

You can bring your own pedicure tools so you'll know they haven't been used on anyone else.

You cen read up on tips here.

Here is a link that might be useful: Safe pedicures
kacram
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks all! I didn't go. It's two bites, that drew blood... so there is raw skin... well, scabbed over now! lol
Dorothy, I saw that too, but i've called EVERY WHERE down here and they ALL use the foot baths... all jetted. ONe lady said "How would it look if I brought out a rubbermaid container? everyone LIKEs the baths." LOL My neighbor and her hubby have gone to this place for a couple years.

Very nice Glenderama....

My feet look like Fred Flinstone's! lol
linda_in_iowa
15 years ago
I get my pedicures at the beauty school and it has the jetted foot baths. While I am getting the polish applied to my toe nails the jets are going with Clorox 2 added to clean water. They do a thorough cleaning with bleach once a week, I think. Maybe it is once a day with bleach.
wildchild
15 years ago
Linda are you sure it is only Clorox 2? Clorox 2 is a whitener. It is not a germicide. Regular formula Clorox is the only type of Clorox that is a registered disinfectant. Even the scented versions are unregistered. Check the link below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bleach FAQs

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