In winter, small cracks appear on our heels due to the fact that airtight ethical and synthetic socks steal moisture from the skin of the feet. After all, the skin is dry. The cracks harden and turn into a pack. Call this oil leg pain and discomfort. So what is the solution to the problem?
Causes of skin damage:
- Dry skin caused by improper care;
- uncomfortable shoes;
- work standing for a long time;
- fungal infections;
- dermatitis;
- flatness;
- Metabolic disorders, diabetes, overweight;
- gastritis, anemia, thyroid disease;
- Deficiency of vitamins A and E.
During the third trimester of pregnancy, blood sugar levels increase. This can cause a compensation crack. In addition, expectant mothers gain about 7-8 kg. Weight loss will be followed by fatigue and constant tiredness.
Is there a cure?
Dry cracked compensation causes PAIN and discomfort when moving. It is necessary to treat the cracks before they become inflamed and pus appears. If the origin of the cracks is a complication of any disease, a doctor-dermatologist examination is mandatory. However, if the skin becomes dry due to dehydration and cracks appear, it can be treated at home.
Carrots, greens and liver, which are rich in vitamins A and E, should be included in your daily diet on a regular basis.
We care at home
1. Peel an onion and grate it. Before going to bed, rub the onion porridge on the pan and wrap the top with a cellophane bag. Then tie with a bandage and put on socks. As you apply this compress three times, the heel skin will smooth out.
2. Rub natural honey on the softened heel, wrap it in a cellophane bag, then tie it with a bandage and put on socks. In the morning, wash the heels in warm water, apply a softening cream and apply a softening ointment over the cracks. Extremely dry skin also begins to recover after three to four treatments.
3. Do not rush to discard the peeled potatoes, this part of your heel will be an ointment. Wash the potato peel thoroughly, bring to a boil and soak your feet in the tincture for 20-25 minutes. After the treatment, rinse your feet and rub them with cannabis oil. Then put on your socks and get to work.
4. To get rid of recently cracked cracks, mix 2 tablespoons of potato starch with 1 liter of boiled water, soak the heel for 2 minutes and apply a softening cream. If you repeat this procedure several times
no trace of cracks remains.
We prepare the ointment ourselves!
In a saucepan, mix 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Apply the prepared ointment on the sore feet before going to bed and put a cellophane bag on top. Also don’t forget to wear socks. Grease in the morning
wash off the residue and rub the heel with foam (pumice).
We can prevent it!
Don't be lazy and spend 5-10 minutes every day on foot care. It doesn’t take much for you to do this, massage the feet and heels with the foot cream so that the cream is absorbed. Such a massage both softens the skin and improves blood circulation.
If your elbow also starts to dry out at the same time as your heel, rush to the doctor right away, as these two limbs will alert you that you have a kidney problem. Get in the habit of using pedicure socks to adapt to modern fashion. Such socks make your job easier. It is enough to wear socks for a certain period of time, the result will be pleasing to the eye. Or buy one from an automated cupboard, and if you replace the batteries, it will last for many years.
