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Ways To Remove Dead Skin From Feet

By Kevin Green


Caused by either a persistent overlying pressure or continuous rubbing, and sometimes changes in seasons, dead skin on the feet can also be termed as a defense mechanism undertaken by the body against the same causes. Being a natural body response, medical counters to remove dead skin from feet are deemed as unnecessary unless otherwise. Good soft soles and comfort however being of much importance, has called for homebred remedies.

Nonetheless, caution is to be applied while engaging home remedies. Health conditions including diabetes, sensation problems or blood circulation problems in the feet would require medical consultations before proceeding with the remedies provided. Failure to which may lead to serious infections.

Debridement may be necessary where part of the skin is hard and would require cutting. It is a medical procedure that involves the removal of dead or otherwise damaged tissues. This may be surgical, chemical, or through the interesting maggot therapy, which involves a particular maggot specie feeding on specifically the necrotic or damaged tissue.

A variety of home techniques can be applied at removing dead skin. These being, the utilization of a pumice stone, the use of Epsom salt and a Listerine foot soak. Both only requiring basic equipment. While using a pumice stone, it would first require one to soak his or her feet in warm water, while using mild soap. This would ensure that its softened hence easier removal. It is advised to keep away from harsh soaps, as this would create a dry skin due to the removal of the skins natural oils.

Thereafter, the pumice stone is put to use by carefully rubbing it against the dead parts, while at the same time taking care of the living parts of the skin. Lastly, an ointment that would help moisturize the scrubbed skin would then be applied. Furthermore, special care is given to the still hard parts by spreading on them a jelly that would be of essence in helping soften them further. All this is done immediately after getting out of the water.

Epsom salt, which can be obtained from a drug store, can too be used. Firstly, ensure that your feet are well cleaned, and again while avoiding harsh soaps. After that, create an appropriately warm solution of correct Epsom salt and water proportions. Avoiding the use of too much of the salt. Soak your feet for roughly 10-15 minutes in the mixture. Afterwards use an Epson salt scrub to scale off the now soft and somewhat puffy skin. The scrub is arrived at by creating a paste of the salt and water. The scrub is then rinsed off to end the procedure.

Nevertheless, green remedies are of more popularity given their natural biochemical friendliness to their users. This however is only true when the necessary attention is paid to details such as amount and the essential care as medically advised.

These remedies do not however provide a permanent solution to the problem. The use of only fitting shoes would ensure that calluses and corns do not return. Furthermore, only approved exfoliation tools are to be used, and hygiene maintained on the tools thereby avoiding infections. Drinking plenty of water is also advised as dead skin is an indicator of dehydration.




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