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Is It Safe To Dip Foot In Epson Salt After Removal Of Ingrown Nail?

I am diabetic. No open soares on feet. Had ingrown bid toe nail removed a year ago. Root was removed and recently some skin was scraped off that was hard.
Can I soak the foot in Epson Salt to soften the skin again and put antibiotic cream that the foot Dr gave me.
Fri, 14 Feb 2014
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Hello & Welcome to HCM,

I had gone through the case and concerned for you.

I want to inform you that Epsom Salt ( magnesium sulfate) has many qualities for using internally and externally both.

As if you use Epsom salt for soaking, it will help to relive the pain and relax the muscles of leg. It will not harmful for you.

Even if you take bath with warm water by adding Epsom salt will also relax the body pain.As Stress drains the body of magnesium and increases levels of adrenaline. When dissolved in warm water, Epsom salt is absorbed through the skin and replenishes the level of magnesium in the body. The magnesium helps to produce serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and relaxation.

Hope my suggestion will be helpful for you.

Thanks,

Dr.Soni Verma

Homoeopathic Physician, Nutritionist, Psychologist and Fitness trainer

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Is It Safe To Dip Foot In Epson Salt After Removal Of Ingrown Nail?

Hello & Welcome to HCM, I had gone through the case and concerned for you. I want to inform you that Epsom Salt ( magnesium sulfate) has many qualities for using internally and externally both. As if you use Epsom salt for soaking, it will help to relive the pain and relax the muscles of leg. It will not harmful for you. Even if you take bath with warm water by adding Epsom salt will also relax the body pain.As Stress drains the body of magnesium and increases levels of adrenaline. When dissolved in warm water, Epsom salt is absorbed through the skin and replenishes the level of magnesium in the body. The magnesium helps to produce serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and relaxation. Hope my suggestion will be helpful for you. Thanks, Dr.Soni Verma Homoeopathic Physician, Nutritionist, Psychologist and Fitness trainer