Balms, Creams, Ointments and more! - Jeffrey Hammond
Your feet take a beating, whether you're running trails, training for races, working long hours, or simply staying active. Balms, creams, and ointments can play an important role in recovery, skin health, blister prevention, and managing everyday aches and pains. These are products I personally use and frequently recommend to patients to help keep feet healthy, comfortable, and ready for whatever adventure comes next.
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Products in this list
- REPAIR | 4-in-1 Toenail Fungus Treatment Oil | Modern Podiatrist by Modern Podiatrist — The 4-in-1 Total Nail Renewal has earned a permanent spot in my foot care arsenal. As an ultrarunner, I've lost my fair share of toenails over the years, and this is one of my favorite products to use as new nails grow back in. It helps reduce the buildup of dead skin and debris around the nail, keeps the area looking healthier, and provides an extra layer of protection against fungal issues that can develop in damaged nails.
Let's be honest—runner toenails are rarely winning beauty contests. This product helps keep those battle scars looking a little more respectable while supporting healthier nail growth. If you've ever lost a nail from running, hiking, skiing, or just living an active life, you'll understand why I keep coming back to this one.
- HEAL | 42% Urea Callus Eliminator for Cracked Heels | Modern Podiatrist by Modern Podiatrist — The HEAL Antifungal Callus Eliminator is one of my favorite products for keeping calluses under control without being overly aggressive. The high urea content does an excellent job softening thick, dry skin while helping maintain healthier-looking feet. I especially like the roll-on applicator—it makes it quick, easy, and mess-free to use, whether you're at home or traveling.
As a runner, I've learned that the goal isn't to eliminate every callus. Calluses can be protective. The key is keeping them manageable so they don't become thick, painful, or crack. This product helps strike that balance perfectly and has become a regular part of my foot care routine.
- FRESH | Antifungal Foot & Shoe Spray | Modern Podiatrist by Modern Podiatrist — The Odor Fresh spray is my go-to weapon against stinky shoes and unwanted fungal visitors. Whether you're a runner, hiker, athlete, or just someone who spends a lot of time on their feet, your shoes can become the perfect environment for odor-causing bacteria and fungal organisms. A quick spray helps keep shoes smelling fresh while also supporting a healthier environment inside your footwear.
Let's face it—after a long run, race, or day on the trail, your shoes have seen some things. This product helps keep them from becoming a science experiment while reducing the risk of athlete's foot and other common fungal issues. Easy to use, effective, and something I keep on hand year-round.
- New Healing Balm (CBD + CBG) 2oz by Qtopix — (DISCOUNT CODE: JEFFREYHAMMOND) If I could only bring one recovery product to a race, this might be it. I've tried a lot of CBD products over the years, and Qtopix Healing Balm is hands-down my favorite. The combination of CBD and CBG provides incredible anti-inflammatory relief, helping reduce soreness, swelling, and joint discomfort after long runs, races, and hard training days.
I use it on my feet, ankles, calves, knees—pretty much anywhere that has taken a beating. During ultramarathons, I often apply it at aid stations to help stay ahead of swelling and joint pain before they become a problem. It absorbs well, isn't greasy, and has become a staple in both my training and race-day kit. Whether you're recovering from a tough workout or tackling a 100-miler, this is one product that can make a noticeable difference.
- Medicated Original Strength Body Powder by Gold Bond — Gold Bond Medicated Powder. Need I say more?
Every runner, hiker, cyclist, and athlete eventually learns that friction is the enemy. Whether it's between your toes, under your arms, between your thighs, or any of those other "fun" places we don't talk about enough, this stuff is a game changer. I use it before long runs, races, and big adventure days to help keep skin dry, comfortable, and chafe-free.
The cooling menthol sensation is a bonus when your feet have been trapped in shoes for hours, and it does a fantastic job helping manage moisture that can lead to blisters and skin irritation. For the price, it may be one of the best performance products you can buy. Every athlete should have a bottle somewhere in their gear bag.
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- PlayOn Pain Relief Spray by PlayOn — It works fast when sore muscles and aches start to creep in, and the lightweight bottle is easy to toss in a running vest, drop bag, gym bag, or travel kit. Whether I'm logging long miles, recovering after a race, or spending a full day on my feet in clinic, it's one of the simplest recovery tools I carry. Powered by its sweat-resistant DuraCool® technology, it delivers quick relief without slowing me down.
