Dry and peeling heels may be related to climate change, fungal infections, vitamin deficiency, etc. According to the cause, it should be improved through life conditioning and medication (compound miconazole nitrate ointment, etc.).
1. Climate change: In the alternation of fall and winter seasons, because of the dry climate, if the heels are exposed to the air for a long time, it may lead to dry cracked heels and peeling skin. It can be improved by wearing socks, soaking feet more often and applying moisturizer.
2. Fungal infections: Fungal infections can lead to itching and rashes on the skin in the area, and repeated scratching of the skin in the area will thicken and crack as well as peel off the skin. You can apply miconazole nitrate ointment, terbinafine hydrochloride cream and other treatments, and in severe cases, you can take itraconazole capsules orally.
3. Vitamin deficiencies: A lack of vitamin E or vitamin A can lead to cracked heels and peeling skin. You can apply vitamin E milk, allantoin ointment and other medications.
Heel dryness and peeling skin may also be other reasons, should consult a doctor in time, clear diagnosis, and active treatment. The above medications should be used for treatment in strict compliance with the doctor’s prescription.