Thursday, June 2, 2016

Remove Dead Skin From Feet

By Kevin Green


Call them calluses, hard thickened skin or just a heap of dry dead cells, dead skin translates to a protective measure naturally employed by the body in protection against externalities as pressure and friction. Medical procedures to remove dead skin from feet are in most cases not necessary, this does not however prevent the need to remove it in order to sport good appearances and reduce discomfort. Thanks to several available home remedies, it is possible.

Nonetheless, caution is to be applied while engaging home remedies. Health conditions including diabetes, sensation problems or blood circulation problems in the feet would require medical consultations before proceeding with the remedies provided. Failure to which may lead to serious infections.

In cases where areas of the skin are hard and therefore in need of cutting, a medicinal routine referred to as debridement is undertaken. Depending on the case, a variety of methods may be applied to this procedure including, surgery, the use of chemicals or maggot therapy where a distinct maggot species is allowed to consume the damaged skin area.

Homebred techniques that have proven effective include the application of either Epsom salt, a pumice rock or a Listerine composed foot bath. In the application of a pumice rock, the user would be required to first soften it by dunking his or her feet in warm water. The use of harsh soaps while in this procedure is to be eluded as this would otherwise lead to drier skin.

The second step would be to rub on the hard areas with the pumice stone while at the same time avoiding live skin. The pumice stone is to often be rinsed throughout the procedure ensuring efficiency in its cleaning ability. Afterwards, a moisturizing lotion is to be applied on the feet and within an estimate three minutes from the water. Petroleum jelly is to then be applied on hardened areas ensuring a softer feel.

Epsom salt, which can be obtained from a drug store, can too be used. Firstly, ensure that your feet are well cleaned, and again while avoiding harsh soaps. After that, create an appropriately warm solution of correct Epsom salt and water proportions. Avoiding the use of too much of the salt. Soak your feet for roughly 10-15 minutes in the mixture. Afterwards use an Epson salt scrub to scale off the now soft and somewhat puffy skin. The scrub is arrived at by creating a paste of the salt and water. The scrub is then rinsed off to end the procedure.

Natural remedies as oatmeal, raw honey, and banana-avocado foot masks also do prove to be of help. This is attributable to their basic chemical compositions. The natural approach is considered best as it is organic and therefore biologically friendly to the body when used in the right proportions and while taking the necessary precautionary measures.

These remedies do not however provide a permanent solution to the problem. The use of only fitting shoes would ensure that calluses and corns do not return. Furthermore, only approved exfoliation tools are to be used, and hygiene maintained on the tools thereby avoiding infections. Drinking plenty of water is also advised as dead skin is an indicator of dehydration.




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