Cosmetology · Pedicure Services

Exfoliating or smoothing rough skin on the feet should be done:

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With appropriate files/treatments, gently, avoiding injury

A With a razor blade
B With appropriate files/treatments, gently, avoiding injury
C Never under any circumstance
D Aggressively until bleeding

Why this is the answer

Rough skin and calluses on the feet should be smoothed using appropriate foot files or treatments, applied gently to avoid injuring the skin — not cut with a razor or credo blade, which is unsafe and restricted in many places. Over-aggressive work can break the skin and cause bleeding and infection risk, which is especially dangerous for clients with diabetes or poor circulation. Knowing the safe, gentle approach to callus care (files/treatments, not blades) is an important pedicure-safety point on the exam.

Source: Skin & Nails — Callus Smoothing

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About this topic: Pedicure Services

Pedicure questions cover foot soaking and sanitation of the basin, callus care within scope, nail shaping, massage and the extra precautions for clients with diabetes or circulatory problems. This is one of 9 Skin & Nails questions on pedicure services, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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