Heel cuticle thickness may be excessive friction, ringworm and other causes, can be improved through foot soaking, the use of antifungal drugs as prescribed by the doctor (such as terbinafine hydrochloride cream, naftifine ketoconazole cream) and other ways to improve.
1. Excessive friction: heel due to local long-term friction stimulation, usually can lead to local stratum corneum thickening. It is usually recommended to choose comfortable and breathable shoes and socks to reduce friction. You can use warm water to soak your feet, which is conducive to softening the keratin.
2. Tinea pedis: The local skin of the feet is infected and stimulated by the skin fungus, which can also stimulate the thickening of the skin keratin of the heel. Under the guidance of a doctor, you can use terbinafine hydrochloride cream, naftifine ketoconazole cream and other antifungal drugs for treatment. Usually need to change shoes and socks, keep feet clean and dry, is conducive to the recovery of the disease.
There are other reasons for the thick heel horny layer, patients should actively consult the doctor to clarify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment and treatment, the use of medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.