Peeling, dry cracking and hard skin on the palms of the feet may be caused by environmental factors, keratinized tinea pedis, keratinized chapped eczema and other factors. It is recommended to pay attention to the care of the affected area, give antifungal, glucocorticoid drugs for treatment.
1. Environmental factors: fall and winter weather is relatively dry, usually do not pay attention to water supplementation, the human body a lot of water loss, may lead to dry feet, peeling, hard skin. It is recommended to pay attention to water supplementation, do not often in a cold and dry environment, but also pay attention to the affected area moisturizing, such as applying petroleum jelly, urea ointment, etc., can help improve.
2. Keratosis pilaris: it is caused by fungal infection, which is common in the palms of the feet, heels and other places, resulting in local skin dryness, thickening, roughness and flaking.
Salicylic acid and compound benzoic acid ointment can be given, which has the effect of softening the skin, but should not be used on the skin cracks. Also give antifungal drugs, such as ketoconazole ointment, miconazole ointment, itraconazole capsules and other drug therapy.
3. Keratinized chapped eczema: Keratinized chapped eczema is a type of eczema that may lead to dry, flaky, crusty skin.
Vitamin E ointment and urea ointment can be given to improve dry, cracked skin. Hydrocortisone ointment can be given if necessary to provide anti-inflammatory and anti-itching effects and relieve skin symptoms.
In summary, the dry cracked feet peeling hard skin with a variety of factors, it is recommended to pay attention to local care, if necessary, go to the hospital dermatology department, combined with the doctor’s advice on the use of medication, do not self-medication.