Tips on how to deal with cracked feet

Every autumn and winter, many people's feet will crack due to dryness, which is not only painful but also recurring and prone to infection. This type of cracking is not just about the epidermis, it can even reach the deeper layers of the skin, causing bleeding. Cracked feet are a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment to ensure smooth blood circulation in the body, nourish the skin and heal the wounds. Here are some tips on how to deal with cracked feet.

Tips for treating cracked feet

1. Soak the affected area in warm water for 20 minutes to promote blood circulation and soften the skin cuticle. Rub the rough skin of the feet with pumice stone or sponge to remove dead skin in time, because there will be a lot of bacteria residual on the dead skin. Then apply a skin care cream containing vitamin E immediately after drying, then wrap the affected area with a small piece of plastic wrap and fix it with tape. If you act quickly, the cracks will seal up the next day.

2. Soak the wound in warm water and then apply the tape directly. Remove it after 24 hours. The tape should not be applied for too long, not more than 48 hours, otherwise it will cause the crack to deepen and even cause secondary infection.

3. To prevent and treat skin cracks, you should also pay attention to dietary nutrition. Cracked feet are generally caused by a lack of vitamin E in the body. Therefore, you can take some vitamin E orally for medication treatment, and you should eat more foods and fruits containing vitamin E. Vitamin A can promote epithelial growth and resist hyperkeratosis. Eating it in moderation can help wound healing. Foods rich in vitamin A include carrots, beans, green leafy vegetables, fish, liver, milk, etc. In addition, you can eat more fat and sugary foods to increase the secretion of sebaceous glands and avoid skin cracking. At the same time, special attention should be paid to keeping hands and feet warm in winter.

4. Potato therapy: Boil a potato, peel and mash it, add a little Vaseline, mix well, and put it in a bottle. When your hands and feet are chapped, apply a small amount to the cracked areas 1-3 times a day. You will see results in a few days.

5. Honey therapy: When your hands and feet are chapped in winter, first soak the affected area with hot water, then apply honey, twice a day, and it will heal after a few days of continuous use.

Tips for treating cracked feet

6. Banana therapy: Rub the banana peel on the chapped areas several times a day, and the cracks will disappear after a few days. If you rub your skin with banana peel once every three days, you can prevent skin cracking. You can also roast bananas next to the stove, then wash your hands with hot water. After the skin at the crack becomes soft, rub the affected area with banana paste and continue rubbing. It usually heals after several uses.

Precautions

1. Chew the tea leaves into pieces, apply them to the affected area, wrap them with gauze or adhesive tape, and the cracks will heal quickly.

2. Put a plastic bag on the cracked heels, then put on socks and shoes, and the heels will no longer crack.

3. People with cracked feet and peeling feet are usually weak and lack vitality, so they should strengthen their nutrition. In daily life, they should also pay attention to a diversified diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water, and eat a moderate amount of protein-rich foods to maintain the moisture and elasticity of the skin, so as to prevent the occurrence of cracked feet.

4. If your feet are cracked in winter and autumn, you can keep your feet warm. Because the winter climate is cold and dry, people sweat less and their skin is prone to cracking and wrinkling, so special attention should be paid to keeping your feet warm, such as wearing thick warm socks, warm cotton shoes, etc., to keep your feet warm. Especially in the northern regions where the temperature is low, more attention should be paid.

5. Try to use less soap or medicated soap when washing your feet. Because excessive washing will only completely remove the oil normally secreted on the skin surface, causing the skin on the feet to dry and crack. So people with cracked feet should not use it.

6. Don't expose your feet. Many people like to wear slippers and go barefoot as soon as they get home. Going barefoot for a long time will make the skin on the feet dry and lose moisture. Over time, it will cause dry and cracked feet and peeling feet.