Foot Health Info

No one wants dry feet . There are conditions that could cause the feet to dry. But, when the feet dry out, it may crack leading to sometimes peeling. I wrote about the causes of dry feet in the past. You can read it to learn about the possible conditions that could cause it and how to prevent it. When the feet cracks and peels , it gives room for bacterial and fungus to gain access to the feet and attack it, thereby making the condition of the feet worse. Do you experience dry, cracked and peeling feet? Don't worry as something can be done about it naturally to treat the condition and get your feet back to a smoother skin. How To Get Rid Of Dry, Cracked And Peeling Feet Below are some of the ways you can naturally treat dry, cracked peeling feet. Use pumice stone to gently remove dead skin from the feet. Don’t exfoliate too deep and if you feel pain, stop. Pay attention to the heels and the balls of the feet as these are the areas liable to cracked feet. Wash yo...

Dry cracked feet is not what one would wish for. Wearing sandals becomes difficult because you don’t want people to see the embarrassing look on your feet. Apart from its embarrassing look, dry cracked feet can be painful. If you are infected with dry cracked feet, never too worry as you can do something about it to get your feet into that smooth, soft skin, which will be free from pains and which you will want to show off. Below are some of the ways to get rid of dry cracked feet. how to get rid of dry cracked feet Exfoliate dead skin on the feet with pumice stone or foot file. Do this for about a minute and rinse feet with clean water. When exfoliating, concentrate on the part of the feet prone to cracks such as the heels and bottom or soles of your feet. Soak feet in warm water for about 15 minutes. Make sure the water is not too hot so as not to cause damage to your feet. Add some quantity of Epsom salt, about half cup, to the water to help prevent inflammation. Add a...

Cracked feet is one of the symptoms of dry feet. Cracked feet can occur along side other symptoms of dry feet. Cracked feet may become severe when there is a deep cracks in the affected area called ‘fissure’. Anyone can develop cracked feet especially in the winter and in the harmattan seasons in the tropical regions of the world. Cracked skin develops more on the hands and feet. The areas of the feet most prone to the development of cracked feet are the heels. When the skin of the feet is open, it becomes exposed to bacteria and fungal infections. Cracked Feet Causes Dry and cold weather can cause cracked feet. When there is excessive cold or dry weather outside and when you expose yourself to such weather, then you are likely going to develop cracked feet. This is common during the winter in the temperate region and the harmattan season in the tropical region. When you are obese or when you gain excessive weight there tends to be an extra weight on the feet which can ca...