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11/02/2026

This week is National Diabetes Care & Education Week, and there's one stat worth knowing: regular podiatrist exams can lower the risk of diabetes-related amputation by 45 to 85 percent, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association — more than any single home habit can do on its own.
That doesn't mean home care doesn't matter — checking your feet daily, keeping skin moisturized, wearing shoes that actually fit are all still worth doing. It means none of it replaces a professional exam, which catches things home care structurally can't: loss of protective sensation, how blood is reaching your feet, early bone and joint changes.
If you have diabetes, or you care for someone who does, this is the week to put that appointment on the calendar.

10/29/2026

The softness after a vinegar foot soak is real. It’s also misleading.
Long soaking swells the skin’s outer layer with water, which is the soft feeling. At the same time, the water and the acid knock out of place the lipids that hold that layer together and keep moisture in. When the feet dry, the swelling goes, but the lipids don’t move back. The skin ends up drier and weaker than before the soak.
People usually soak for one of two reasons. For fungus, vinegar isn’t an established treatment; getting it identified and using a real antifungal is. For hard, rough heels, a soak buys one smooth evening, while daily moisturizing on heels and soles does the lasting work. Between the toes should stay dry.
For people with diabetes, soaking of any kind is generally discouraged. Reduced feeling in the feet means the sting that signals “too much” may never come. If a podiatrist has prescribed vinegar for a specific wound, their instructions come first.

10/27/2026

Last weekend we joined the American Association for Women Podiatrists for their annual conference. Here's what stuck with us.
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, and emergency room visits for pickleball injuries nearly doubled between 2020 and 2022. Most were falls, and most involved players aged 60 to 79.
Feet change over a lifetime. Ligaments relax and arches flatten, so feet tend to get longer and wider. A shoe size from 20 years ago may not fit today — getting measured standing every few years, and yearly after 60, is a good habit.
For many older adults, the hardest part of foot care is just reaching their feet. If someone you love struggles with it, offering to take a look is a real kindness.
Diabetes can reduce sweating in the feet and leave skin bone dry. Podiatrists told us that dry, brittle skin is harder to care for safely than skin that's been kept soft.
And the biggest takeaway: podiatrists do demanding work, and they do it because they care about keeping people mobile and independent.
Thank you, AAWP.

10/22/2026

This weekend we're at two conferences on opposite coasts.
DFCon in Anaheim brings together podiatrists, vascular surgeons, wound care nurses and endocrinologists, all focused on keeping diabetic feet healthy. In Fort Myers, we're proud to exhibit for the first time at the American Association for Women Podiatrists' Scientific Meeting.
If you're attending either one, stop by and say hello.

10/20/2026

So proud of Stephanie Amaya for presenting her research at SAWC Fall — great work alongside Dr. Mohanad Eltahir of Pima Foot and Ankle Surgery.
And a huge shoutout to Valerie Crenshaw-Townes of Healing Hands Wound Care for SHADES of Care — her poster on recognizing pressure injuries in skin of color was one of the most important things we saw on the floor.
Grateful to be in rooms with people pushing this field forward.

10/15/2026

To the nurses, physicians, and wound care professionals gathering in Las Vegas: we look forward to meeting you.

SkinIntegra is exhibiting at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall, October 15–18 at Caesars Palace.

Find us at booth 113 in the Julius Ballroom. Erika, Sebastian, Mary Jane, and Laurent will be there to hear about your work and the skin care challenges you see every day.

We’re also proud to have an accepted poster featuring a pilot study from Dr. Mohanad Eltahir and Pima Foot & Ankle Surgery. The study explored SkinIntegra’s use after suture removal, tracking changes in skin quality, scar appearance, and discomfort over 21 days.

Stop by and say hello.

10/13/2026

The best part of the conference at Newport Beach? The people. 💜

A few favorite moments from the Pacific Advanced Surgical and Wound Care Summit—catching up with longtime collaborators, connecting with students, and making new friends.

Wonderful to see our Western U community: Dr. Moellmer, Dr. Horstmeyer, Tim, and Dr. Truong, along with students Carrissa Smith, James Vuong, Eeman Syed, and Alexis Omoregie.

To our customers—Dr. Spohn-Gross, Dr. Tucker, Dr. Mansdorf, Dr. Glodowski, and Dr. Nguyen—thank you for your continued trust and support.

And to new friends Dr. Schoenhaus, Dr. Mirmiran, Dr. Blumofe, Dr. Wu, Dr. Ornelas, Dr. Tepper, Dr. Gordon, Dr. Dasgupta, and Dr. Choe: thank you for stopping by and taking an interest in SkinIntegra. We look forward to continuing the conversations.

See you at the next one.

10/08/2026

A walk with a friend. A full day at work. The freedom to get around on your own.

These everyday moments matter—and podiatrists help make them possible.

On International Podiatry Day, we’re thanking the clinicians who bring expertise, compassion, and dedication to keeping their patients moving.

To the podiatrists in our SkinIntegra community and around the world: we appreciate you.

Have a podiatrist you’d like to thank? Give them a shout-out below. 💜

10/08/2026

Newport Beach, we’ll see you this weekend.

SkinIntegra is exhibiting at the Pacific Advanced Surgical and Wound Care Summit with OCPMA, October 10–11 at Pendry Newport Beach.

We’re looking forward to connecting with the clinicians who help patients take better care of their feet every day. Attending? Stop by Saturday or Sunday and say hello.

10/06/2026

Why does your skin keep getting dry? Sometimes, it’s having trouble holding onto moisture.

Your skin barrier helps keep moisture in and irritants out. Think of it like a brick wall: skin cells are the bricks, and natural fats fill the spaces between them. When that barrier weakens, moisture escapes more easily.

Support it with simple daily care:
✓ Wash gently with warm water and a mild cleanser.
✓ Pat dry rather than rub.
✓ Moisturize regularly with a fragrance-free cream or ointment.

For your feet, dry thoroughly between your toes and keep that area free of moisturizer.

This Health Literacy Month, we’re making skin care easier to understand—and put into practice.

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