{"id":13038,"date":"2020-09-08T14:25:14","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T19:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drscholls.ca\/en\/?page_id=13038"},"modified":"2020-11-10T15:02:46","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T20:02:46","slug":"rough-dry-cracked-feet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drscholls.ca\/en\/ca\/symptoms-and-conditions\/foot-skin-conditions\/rough-dry-cracked-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Rough, Dry, or Cracked Feet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blue-gradient pt-5 pb-3 mb-5&#8243;][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_raw_html]JTNDaDElMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMnRleHQtdXBwZXJjYXNlJTIwbWItMCUyMiUzRVRoZSUyMEZhY3RzJTIwb24lMjBSb3VnaCUyQyUyMERyeSUyQyUyMG9yJTIwQ3JhY2tlZCUyMEZlZXQlM0NzcGFuJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJ5ZWxsb3clMjIlM0UlM0ElM0MlMkZzcGFuJTNFJTNDJTJGaDElM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;yellow&#8221;]JTNDcCUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyJTIzd2hhdC1pcy1pdCUyMiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyYW5jaG9yJTIyJTNFV2hhdCUyMElzJTIwSXQlM0YlM0MlMkZhJTNFJTNDJTJGcCUzRSUwQSUzQ3AlM0UlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMiUyM3doYXQtY2F1c2VzLWl0JTIyJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhbmNob3IlMjIlM0VXaGF0JTIwQ2F1c2VzJTIwSXQlM0YlM0MlMkZhJTNFJTNDJTJGcCUzRSUwQSUzQ3AlM0UlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMiUyM3doYXQtY2FuLWktZG8lMjIlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmFuY2hvciUyMiUzRVdoYXQlMjBDYW4lMjBJJTIwRG8lM0YlM0MlMkZhJTNFJTNDJTJGcCUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_id=&#8221;what-is-it&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mt-4 mb-5&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Is Rough, Dry, or Cracked Feet&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-uppercase&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mb-5&#8243;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;no-padding&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13220&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; el_class=&#8221;no-padding&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603297444253{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;yellow-gradient&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;px-5 pt-5 pb-3&#8243;]In most cases, dry skin isn\u2019t a serious condition, but it can be embarrassing and uncomfortable depending on where it is.\r\n\r\nSome of the symptoms of dry skin, especially when it comes to dry, cracked feet, include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Skin that looks and feels rough.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A feeling of skin tightness after bathing.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Scaling, peeling, or flaking (light to severe).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fine lines or cracks, or deep cracks that may bleed.-<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Itchiness and\/or redness<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Grey or ashy skin, if you have dark skin.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_id=&#8221;what-causes-it&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mt-4&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Causes Rough, Dry, or Cracked Feet?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-uppercase&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In general, dry skin is caused by environmental factors that you can control, and is usually only temporary. However, there are a few contributing factors specific to dry feet and cracked heels:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Wearing open-back shoes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Wearing shoes that cause a lot of friction on your heels.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Being overweight.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;mt-5&#8243; el_id=&#8221;what-can-i-do&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Rough, Dry, or Cracked Feet Relief and Prevention&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-uppercase&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Dry skin on your feet, or anywhere else, can be treated in a few simple ways:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>Moisturize:<\/em> Moisturizers create a barrier that keeps moisture from escaping from your skin. You should moisturize the affected area several times a day, especially while your skin is still moist, like after a shower. Pat yourself dry, then apply. Thicker and heavier moisturizers work best, or try oils for a longer-lasting barrier.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Take warm, short baths:<\/em> Long baths or showers in hot water take the natural oils out of your skin, leaving you feeling dryer. Keep your bathing time to 5-10 minutes, and use warm (not hot!) water.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Use gentle soaps<\/em>: Avoid harsh, drying soaps in favour of more gentle cleansers. Some soaps even have added oils or fats for added moisturizing. Antibacterial soaps, fragrances, and alcohol are all drying.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Try a humidifier:<\/em> Indoor air can be hot and dry, which can make itching and flaking worse.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Go natural:<\/em> Fibres like cotton and silk let your skin breathe and are less irritating.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Calm the itch:<\/em> Nonprescription hydrocortisone cream (no more than 1%) can be used to reduce itching or inflammation. You can also try a cold compress.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"legal-text legal-text-first\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Not a medical diagnosis. For information purposes only. 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