Soaking Instructions

Dr. Latika Hinduja
3578 Brodhead Rd. Monaca Pa 15061
Phone: 724.775.6168, FAX: 724.775.2633

1. Soak twice daily, 15 minutes each.

   Soak in 2 quarts of lukewarm water (102°F to 110°F, no warmer to prevent burning )and 2 tablespoons of Epsoms Salts. You may also use white vinegar or liquid antibacterial hand soap. Ensure to clean out the container after each use.

2. A bath or shower can be substituted for one of the soaks.

3. After soaking, thoroughly dry with a clean towel, paying close attention to in between the toes.

4. Apply topical medications (Neosporin cream / ointment, Silvadene cream or ) then cover with a light dressing of gauze and tape or a Band-Aid. As instructed by Dr. Hinduja.

5. Continue soaking instructions until your next appointment. Reachout to the office with any concerns or issues such as:

   • Increased redness
   • Increased pain
   • Drainage that is yellow or green in color
   • Increased swelling