What causes dry, cracked feet?

Many people suffer from dry, cracked and hardened feet. In fact, my own mother is troubled by this problem, so I am also struggling to find a solution. So what causes dry, cracked feet and what methods can be used to alleviate it? In order to help friends who are troubled by this problem find answers, and also for the sake of my mother, the editor will introduce to you the causes and solutions of dry, cracked feet and hard skin.

1. The weather is dry in autumn and winter. As the temperature gradually drops, the secretion of sebaceous glands also decreases, and cold air often invades in winter. The skin of many people has become not particularly smooth and tender. We usually lack the care of our feet, and the moisture on the surface of the skin of our feet is easily lost. If you are a girl who does not exercise often and have cold hands and feet, it means that the blood circulation at the extremities is very weak. The heels will become dry and prone to cracking. How to relieve cracked heels caused by dryness? If the heels are already cracked, you need to use a gel blister patch to protect the heels. After the wound has healed, soak your feet in moxa leaves for 20 minutes every day, apply body lotion or foot cream, and massage your feet (especially the heels) to promote the skin on the heels to absorb moisturizing ingredients and relieve dryness symptoms.

2. Fungal infection: Our feet are particularly susceptible to injuries due to squeezing. If you have worn shoes too tight in the past, the possibility of fungal infection causing heel cracks will greatly increase. Fungal infection causes symptoms such as dry and cracked heels, peeling, blisters, and itching. In this case, cracked heels must be treated in the dermatology department of a regular hospital. Heel cracks caused by this situation need to be controlled as soon as possible to prevent them from spreading to other parts of the body. How to relieve cracked heels caused by fungal infection? Under the guidance of a doctor, control the fungus hidden deep in the dermis through oral and topical medications. The treatment should be continuous, as interruptions can easily lead to recurrence.

3. Lack of exercise If your skin is just a little dry temporarily and feels less smooth to the touch, it may just be dry skin. In addition, many girls do not eat enough in winter, do not like to exercise, and wear clothes that are not warm enough, so it is easy for them to have cold hands and feet. For people whose heels are cracked and peeling in winter, it is recommended to do about 40 minutes of aerobic or five-goat exercise every day to speed up metabolism and promote blood circulation in the feet and hands. How to relieve heel cracks caused by lack of exercise? You can exercise every day in winter to speed up the body's circulation. Regular exercise throughout the year can enhance the body's resistance and make it less likely for the heels to become cracked.

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