Thursday 2 June 2016

Ways To Remove Dead Skin From Feet

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By Kevin Green


Warranted by constant pressure and friction, be it by unfitting shoes or seasonal changes, the body responds by creating a protective thickened skin which then forms the dry calluses on the feet. In most cases, the use of medical solutions to remove dead skin from feet is not a necessity. However the greater need for less discomfort and basic good appearances would call for simple home remedies.

Attention however is needed while putting to use these remedies. Conditions such as diabetes, difficulties in sensing physical stimuli and circulation complications around the feet should be brought to a certified professional study. This is to avoid any kind of infections while conducting the particular homebred counteraction.

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.

Natural remedies as oatmeal, raw honey, and banana-avocado foot masks also do prove to be of help. This is attributable to their basic chemical compositions. The natural approach is considered best as it is organic and therefore biologically friendly to the body when used in the right proportions and while taking the necessary precautionary measures.

Permanent soft feeling soles is not however a guarantee from these techniques. Being keen as to only using fitting shoes can reduce the amount of dead skin on the feet. In addition, only recommended equipment is to be used and its hygiene maintained too. Constant hydration through drinking of water would also do away with dead skin over a period of time.




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