I have deep cracked feet throughout the year. What are the reasons for it. Can you give me some remedies.
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Hi, Here is a compilation of the most common causes that lead to cracked heels: ? Naturally dry skin or thick dry skin (callus) around the heel that is more likely to crack is often due to excessive feet activity. ? Prolonged standing at work or home. Hard floors may also cause cracks in the feet. ? Being overweight may increase the pressure on the normal fat pad under the heel, causing it to expand sideways and if the skin lacks flexibility the pressure on the feet lead to cracked heels. ? Back-open sandals or shoes allow the fat under the heel to expand sideways and increases the possibility of cracks on the heels. ? Disease and Disorders-Athlete?s foot, Psoriasis, Eczema, Thyroid disease, Diabetes and some other skin conditions may also cause cracked heels. ? Continuous exposure to water- Water, especially running water, can rob the skin of its natural oils and this can leave the skin dry and rough. Standing for prolonged periods in a damp area such as a bathroom can cause dry and cracked heels. Here is a list of some other reasons that may lead to cracked heels: ? Age - Thick dry scaly skin lose elasticity with age and thus cracks have higher incidence with age. ? Ill fitting shoes, standing for a long time or change in walking posture. ? Unhygienic circumstances or conditions ? Unhealthy, dry scaly skin due to climate or diseases ? Deficiency of vitamins, minerals and zinc Home Remedies: -Soak the feet in lemon juice for about 10 minutes. Follow this therapy on a weekly basis until one finds a change. Then lightly scrub it with a loofa or soft foot brush to gently exfoliate the top layers of dead skin that cause dry cracked heels. -A daily regime of cleaning and moisturizing is a good cure for dry or cracked heels. At the end of the day soak the feet in warm soapy water for about 15 minutes. Rinse feet and pat dry. Make a healing mixture comprising of: one teaspoon Vaseline and the juice of one lemon. Rub this mixture onto the cracked heels and other required areas of the feet till it is thoroughly absorbed. This can be done daily until visible results are obtained. -A regular application of a mixture of glycerin and rosewater is known to soothe and cure cracked heels. Cracked heels are caused by deficiency of vitamins, minerals, zinc and omega 3 fatty acids. Therefore it is essential to have a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and zinc. Omega-3 fatty acids are not naturally produced by the body, therefore it has to be ingested from food or supplements.
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