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Footner - some questions

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VamonosPest · 16/08/2015 21:35

I used footner last Wednesday, I have soaked my feet the last couple of nights and the bottom of my feet and my toes have gone very scaly. It all looks very tight and stuck on still though. Does the skin come off on its own or do I need to give it a helping hand - moisturiser? hacking with scissors or something? Thanks!

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Ohanarama · 16/08/2015 21:39

No! Leave it be. The dry, scaly phase is the precursor to the peeling. It will happen when it's ready. I believe if you apply moisturiser this can prevent the peeling so definitely don't be tempted to do that! Will be worth it in the end Smile

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VamonosPest · 16/08/2015 21:46

Thanks! Would wearing socks at night help or hinder??

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StealthPolarBear · 16/08/2015 21:47

It would help contain the shed skin

Never again

Olivo · 16/08/2015 21:49

I am on day 8 of footner and it was only yesterday I moved from scaly to peely. Absolutely dont use moisturiser, but soak feet if poss. I have an evening bath and have spent 20 mins picking hits off tonight! Patience, the peel will come! I have been wearing trainer socks and pumps, that has helped.

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VamonosPest · 16/08/2015 21:52

It's so gross isn't it Stealth Shock

Thanks Olivo. So do you have to pick the peel or does it just do it on its own? Sorry for tmi, am actually making myself feel sick!

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Olivo · 16/08/2015 22:06

It will do it itself, but when bits are flapping, I do gently pull them off, or give them a rub in the bath, or after with a rough towel.

I lurve footner, grimly fascinating!

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VamonosPest · 16/08/2015 22:20

When bits are flapping Shock Grin It's just grim isn't it!

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MelonMelonMelon · 17/08/2015 06:21

I'm in the end stages now, and as everyone else says- it'll peel on its own. I felt like it would never peel, but boy do they! Grin My tip would be- if you have a shower (that's in the bath) put the plug in so that you can soak them that way.

Olivo · 17/08/2015 14:00

Yes! The flapping is the grimly best bit!! Grin

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VamonosPest · 17/08/2015 16:13

Oh my, it's started! I am at home today and have been totally ignoring the DC as I cannot stop picking at my feet. It is utterly grim but totally addictive Shock

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Happy36 · 17/08/2015 16:43

Why did I open this thread? Boaking but have only myself to blame.

In awe of those of you brave enough to do this.

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VamonosPest · 17/08/2015 17:31

Happy GrinGrin

I now have a patch of skin on the sole of my foot that's so smooth I keep slipping on my tiled floors!

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