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Posts for tag: solutions for dry cracking feet

May 15, 2012
Category: people and blogs

Dry skin on rough feet is a common condition in all seasons. In the winter, our skin naturally dries in cold weather. Summertime brings open shoes, which allows the dirt and dust to dry out our feet. While many people use creams and lotions to moisturize the skin, some only do so when they start to struggle with discomfort and cracking from the dry skin. Others buy what’s on sale without concern as to if it is the right solution for them. As podiatrists, we are exposed to many different creams and lotions.

A lotion is a good selection for mild dryness on the top of the foot, around the ankles and on the legs. It is not suitable for the thicker skin on the bottom of the foot and especially the heels. Lotions are a thinner vehicle for moisture and do not penetrate the skin as deeply. Using a lotion does certainly have an appropriate place in foot health. While there are many lotions available in the grocery stores there are only a few lotions we would recommend. We carry a variety of great creams in our offices. One great option is Amerigel lotion. This lotion has properties that no others have. It contains Oakin, a natural ingredient that exfoliates dry skin, fights bacterial and fungal infection, and reduces skin inflammation. It is one of the few lotions that can eliminate the pigmentation that many find on their legs.

Unlike lotions, there are several creams that I recommend. Each serves a particular purpose. For maintenance, when there is not a particular issue with dryness and the skin of the feet is generally healthy, both Eucerin cream and Cetaphil cream can be used with excellent results. Both are widely available in pharmacies and grocery stores.

There are many times where feet become dry and rough when an “off the shelf” solution doesn’t work well enough. The first line of defense is a stronger moisturizing cream. For those I recommend Revitaderm.  It contains 40% Urea, which adds elasticity to the skin to make it supple by drawing upon the body’s own moisture. It also helps to prevent and treat painful cracking and splitting skin.

Most of the time, any old moisturizer won’t do. It is important to identify your skin type, what you expect from the cream, and what the best one is for your particular situation.  We have many excellent Office Products We Love!  Feel free to Contact Us with any questions!ilable iiiiifdhave hhhhhh great   caccjkldfdfWeWe WEjdfkjdfkjkj  we  

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