Hard skin on the feet may be due to local dry skin, can be given moisturizing treatment. It may also be caused by athlete’s foot, dry eczema, etc., which can be treated with medication after clarifying the cause.
1. Dry skin: when the skin on the feet is too dry, there may be hard skin or even cracks, which occurs in winter and is common among the elderly. This situation can strengthen the foot skin moisturizing, can be used externally urea ointment, vitamin E ointment, petroleum jelly, etc. to alleviate the symptoms.
2. Tinea pedis: scaly keratosis pilaris can have localized crusting, dryness, roughness, scales and other symptoms. You can use ketoconazole cream, terbinafine gel, combined with oral itraconazole capsules and other drugs, should pay attention to the full course of treatment.
3. Dry eczema: the etiology of eczema is complex, often as a result of the interaction between internal and external causes. Dry eczema can be manifested as local skin roughness, thickening, hard skin. It can be treated with zinc oxide ointment, tacrolimus ointment, dexamethasone cream and other medications according to the doctor’s instructions.
Scleroderma on the feet, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, after the cause is clear, the use of medication should follow the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication, so as not to cause more serious consequences. Eat a light diet, keep your feet clean, and wear loose, breathable shoes and socks.