The thickening and hardening of the skin on the soles of the feet may be caused by callus, hyperkeratotic tinea pedis or keratotic eczema, which need to be treated with medication or physical therapy according to the cause.
1. Callus: after long-term friction of the foot skin, it will lead to local hyperkeratosis and thickening and hardening of the skin, which can be treated with exfoliators such as Vitamin A acid ointment, sulfur salicylic acid ointment, etc. Liquid nitrogen freezing, carbon dioxide laser and other treatments are also effective. Liquid nitrogen freezing, carbon dioxide laser treatment is also effective.
2. Excessive keratinization type tinea pedis: fungal infection leads to slow shedding of skin stratum corneum cells, and the pathogenic bacteria are mainly red Trichophyton rubrum, which causes thickening and hardening of the skin, dryness, and dandruff. Treatment with antifungal drugs such as compound ketoconazole ointment treatment, at the same time, pay attention to skin hygiene, keep feet dry.
3. Keratotic eczema: a kind of eczema, due to long-term chronic stimulation resulting in thickening and hardening of the soles of the feet. Anti-allergic drugs such as loratadine or levocetirizine hydrochloride can be used; hormonal ointment such as flumethasone ointment can also be used externally.
The skin on the soles of the feet becomes thick and hard, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital in time, after clarifying the cause of the disease, targeted treatment. The above medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.