Cracked feet and hard skin, consider and chapped hands and feet related, may also be related to tinea pedis, eczema and other diseases, can be relieved by exfoliation, skin moisturizing, medication and other methods.
1. cracked hands and feet: the symptoms of cracked feet and hard skin, patients can first use hot water to soak their feet, can effectively soften the keratin at the bottom of the foot, and then remove the excess keratin, the use of urea ointment or moisturizing cream for sealing treatment, can effectively improve the symptoms of local skin dryness and peeling.
2. Tinea pedis: If there is tinea pedis, especially keratosis pilaris, there will also be foot cracks with hard skin, accompanied by obvious itching, at this time with the doctor with the use of antifungal drugs, such as ketoconazole, econazole, clotrimazole and so on.
3. Eczema: especially chronic eczema, can also cause foot cracks and hard skin, but also need to cooperate with the doctor to choose hydrocortisone, dexamethasone and other glucocorticosteroid drug treatment, relieve symptoms.
If the patient has cracked feet and crusty symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions to deal with.