Dry Feet

When you think of painful feet, you may not immediately think of dry feet. However dry feet or cracked skin on your feet can lead to severe pain. ScrubsUK offers a range of remedies for dry and cracked feet. Some people will have suffered from dry skin all their lives, whilst other will acquire dry feet through growing old, as the body loses its elasticity. Feet tend to be the body part which is most prone to dry skin as our feet are mostly enclosed in shoes and socks, and subjected to walking, running etc. If untreated dry skin on your feet will eventually lead to cracking which can become painful. This is often seen at the back of the heels which rubs against the shoe, and under our toes where there is a constant impact with shoe and ground. Xeroderma is a mild dry-skin condition that stems from a seasonal decrease in humidity. It most often affects older people (whose skin naturally has less moisture than that of younger people) during the wintertime. Severe dry-skin conditions include eczema and psoriasis, both of which are rashes that are scabby and very itchy and that can show up all over the body, including on the feet. If they occur between toes and cause the skin to crack, they can make walking painful. Chronic dry, cracked skin, especially around the edges of the heel, can even be a warning sign of a thyroid disorder or diabetes. Some tips others have found useful: Avoid wearing shoes without socks Shower in lukewarm or cool, not hot, water. If you prefer baths, use bath oil. Don't bathe too frequently (no more than once a day), because over-cleaning the skin robs it of some of its natural moisture. Avoid harsh deodorant soaps. Soak your feet in water for about 20 minutes; apply moisturizer. If you suffer from eczema, psoriasis, or another more serious skin condition, see a doctor about what ointments might work best for you.