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Posted on June 30, 2008 in Latest News
Winter is a time when the skin sheds the most. Dryness is very common and people generally go very liberal on moisturizers and oils. It is important that every part of the skin be given equal attention to prevent dry skin. Usually, the feet are the most neglected area. Proper care should be given to the feet. If not, they not only become dry, but also attract ill-health which include the following:
Foot Fungus
Fungi, which are organisms that grow on dead or dying tissues, can appear on the skin of the feet as athlete’s foot or on the toenails. In fact, a fungus may live inside a winter shoe over the summer, just waiting to re-infect a foot or toenail.
Dryness Dangers
The colder months also leave people more vulnerable to dry and even cracking feet. The lack of moisture in the air can dry out the feet, and heavy socks and shoes may prohibit dead skin from shedding, leading to flaky feet.
How to care
To keep your feet from drying out, podiatrists advise moisturizing the feet once or twice a day, especially around the heels and sides of the foot. Bathe or shower in warm water, then pat your feet dry and apply moisturizer. Don’t moisturize the nails or the area between the toes too heavily, he says, as that may create an inviting environment for fungus.
To make sure dead skin is removed from the foot, you may also want to pumice your feet weekly. Add some baby oil or moisturizing lotion to warm water, and soak the feet. After patting the feet dry, pumice gently and then moisturize afterwards.
This routine may be particularly helpful to people who develop cracks, or fissures, in their heels, which is a part of the foot that takes a lot of stress during walking. If the foot does start to crack, apply a heavy lotion such as Vaseline or cocoa butter, then cover the foot in Saran Wrap and then socks before you go to bed. If the cracks are bleeding, apply an antibiotic cream and a Band-Aid to prevent them from getting infected with bacteria
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