This article was co-authored by Catherine Cheung, DPM. Dr. Catherine Cheung is a double board-certified Podiatrist based in San Francisco, California. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Cheung specializes in all aspects of foot and ankle care, including complex reconstruction, injury treatment, custom orthotics, bunion surgery, and all general foot and ankle issues. Dr. Cheung is affiliated with the Brown & Toland Physicians and the Sutter Medical Network. She received her BS from UCLA. She earned a DPM from the California College of Podiatric Medicine, completed her residency at the Encino Tarzana Medical Center, and completed a fellowship at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive/Ankle Surgery.
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If your feet have been feeling rough and dry, you're probably wondering how you'll ever get them back to feeling soft and smooth. Ashy, dead skin on your feet can be caused by a lot of factors, including age, genetics, living in a dry, cold climate, standing barefoot for long periods of time, ill fitting shoes, or a medical condition like Athlete’s foot.[1] Luckily, healing the dry skin on your feet might just be easier than you think. Check out our list of some of the most effective treatments!
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Community Q&A
- QuestionI’ve tried Vaseline, but it doesn’t work, and I only have dead skin on one foot. Could this be linked to some sort of disease?Community AnswerA good way to get rid of dead skin on your feet is to put them in a bowl of Listerine for ten minutes, and then wipe them off. Doing this with bananas works too, because of the potassium content. If you're really concerned, see your doctor or a dermatologist.
- QuestionWhat causes the foot to dry even if I use baby oil but still I don't see any progress?Community AnswerTry using Vaseline and see improvements within a week.
- QuestionHow do I get something that can make my skin peel off?Community AnswerFoot masks induce peeling, which can result "brand new" skin.
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References
- ↑ http://www.footsmart.com/health-resource-center/foot/dry-skin
- ↑ http://wellnessmama.com/7004/magnesium-foot-scrub/
- ↑ http://www.footsmart.com/health-resource-center/foot/dry-skin
- ↑ http://www.footsmart.com/health-resource-center/foot/dry-skin
- ↑ http://www.healthywomen.org/content/article/8-ways-treat-your-feet-right
- ↑ http://www.bustle.com/articles/54145-how-do-you-cure-dry-feet-a-guide-to-using-pedicures-moisturizer-and-an-amope-to
- ↑ http://www.healthywomen.org/content/article/8-ways-treat-your-feet-right
- ↑ http://www.healthywomen.org/content/article/8-ways-treat-your-feet-right
- ↑ http://www.healthywomen.org/content/article/8-ways-treat-your-feet-right
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