When the cold season comes, most of us stop treating our body properly. On contrary, we should pay even more attention to avoid the damages the cold can cause. Cracked heels are quite common, as a result of a very dry skin. Also, it might be the sign of health problems, lake of vitamins or even some diseases. Also, if not treated, it can cause sever infections which can be treated even harder.
Avoiding the Causes of Cracked Heels
To avoid cracked heels, you should find out the possible causes. There are several factors that might bring to cracked heels but the most common ones are the fallowing:
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dry skin, or lake of moisture
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being overweight, which makes the skin try to expand.
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Diseases like Psoriasis, Eczema, Diabetes, and other health disorders
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also, age, vitamin, mineral and zinc deficiency, unhealthy and unhygienic lifestyle
To avoid cracked heels, make sure you eliminate the factors that might cause it and try to keep your feet smooth. Soak your feet regularly and scrub to get rid of the dead skin cells. Moisturize once a day, preferably before going to bed. Drink plenty of water to keep your entire skin hydrated, keep a healthy diet and comfy shoes. Alternate cold and warm water when showering and avoid walking on bare feet.
Treating Your Feet
Keep a healthy diet. Make sure you have the proper intake of vitamins, calcium, zinc, iron and omega 3.
Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. Use the pumice stone to scrub your feet. Make sure you get rid of all the dead cells and scrub your heels as often as possible till it gets smooth. Pay extra attention if the cracked heel is sensitive. It might be infected. Keep your feet clean and dirt free. Hydrate yourself and avoid uncomfortable shoes and walking on bare feet. If you have deeper fissures, try an antifungal and antibiotic treatments to avoid infection.
Moisturize at least twice a day till the skin gets soft again. Than reduce it to once a day, make it a habit to do it before going to bed. After applying it, you can use socks to prevent smudging cream into your sheets. It will moisture your feet all night long while you're asleep. Also, Vaseline is a good treatment for this kind of skin problem.
Get Rid of Cracked Heels
By avoiding the possible causes, having a healthy diet that supplies your body with vitamins, and keeping yourself hydrated, you assure a smooth and delicate skin for your feet.
Keep your feet clean and make sure you avoid wet public environments, walking on bare feet and any bacteria suspicious places. Having dry feet makes the skin more prone to infections.
Avoid to hot showers, but alternate the warm and cold water to accelerate the blood circulation.
Use a pumice stone to scrub off the dead cells and soften your skin.
Moisturize as much as possible.
Once you got the softer skin, try to keep your routine, but don't overdo it. Simply moisturize and hydrate yourself. Also, avoid open heeled shoes and hard surfaces.
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