Dry Feet Remedies

Dry Feet Remedies: The major causes of dry cracked feet are simple chronic dehydration and possibly athlete’s foot fungus. Find out what to do!

Dry Cracked Feet Causes:

• The bottom of the foot has a large concentration of sweat glands.
• But there are not oil secreting glands, this puts the foot at risk for dehydration.
• It is very important for the sole of the foot to be well moisturized.
• This is especially important after bathing or showering.
• The sole of the foot is also susceptible to athlete’s foot fungus.
• Foot fungus is to be suspected in diabetics and if you have toenail fungus.

Risk Factors For Dry Peeling Feet:

• Frequent bathing or showering without moisturizing (wet dry feet).
• Older age.
• Susceptibility to flaking or peeling on the face or scalp.
• Eczema in other parts of the body.
• Low humidity.
• Harsh soaps or frequent soap use.
• Suspect athlete’s foot fungus if you have toenail fungus or diabetes.

How To Cure Dry Cracked Feet:

• The best way to cure your dry feet is to moisturize!
• The second best way to cure your dry feet is to avoid the risk factors above.
• Always moisturize after showering or bathing.
• Try a different brand of soap.
• Moisturize more in winter months.
• If this still is not helping, suspect foot fungus or something else.

Very Dry Feet Treatment:

• The universal moisturizing agent is petroleum jelly.
• Petroleum jelly is cheap and available everywhere.
• Almost all heavy duty moisturizers will work great.
• Apply the petroleum jelly to the dry areas after getting your feet wet.
• Apply the petroleum jelly at night before going to bed.
• Avoid putting it between your toes!

Removing Thick Flaky Heel Skin:

• After you soften up the dry skin with the petroleum jelly.
• Get a pumice stone or an emery board.
• The thick skin should come off very easily now!
• If you feel pain, stop scraping the skin away!

Suspect Athlete’s Foot Fungus:

• If these treatments do not resolve the dry skin after a few days or weeks, consider foot fungus.
• This is the most common cause of dry skin in the world.
• It effects your sole region and between the toes.
• Home remedies work great on athlete’s foot fungus.
• Unfortunately moisturizing alone will not make it go away.