Dead skin on the feet is a thickening of the stratum corneum caused by long-term pressure and friction on the skin of the feet, which can be improved by medication, surgical removal, and enhanced prevention.
1. Medication: For patients with mild dead skin on the feet, you can help remove the dead skin by applying local exfoliators, such as sulfur salicylic acid ointment, Vitamin A acid ointment, and high-concentration urea cream, etc. You can also use salicylic acid paste, zinc oxide tape, and other medications. You can also use salicylic acid paste, zinc oxide tape, a variety of hard paste adhesive tape on the affected area to help soften the dead skin.
2. Surgical removal: For patients with more serious dead skin on the feet, thicker thickness and larger area, the dead skin can be removed by surgical removal method, which is usually softening the dead skin on the feet and then carry out local removal operation to help remove the dead skin, and pay attention to the strict disinfection and aseptic operation in the operation process.
3. Strengthen the prevention: to achieve better results in removing dead skin on the feet, patients need to pay attention to daily life to strengthen the prevention, such as wearing loose and comfortable shoes and socks, avoiding pressure and friction on the feet.
It should be noted that the above drugs and operations need to be carried out under the guidance of a physician to avoid the occurrence of adverse reactions. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time, under the guidance of the doctor for symptomatic treatment.