Almasi Skincare offers services like dry cracked feet treatment in Kenya by using prescription medications, dermatology procedures, skin care products and lifestyle changes.
Dry Cracked Feet Causes
Dry, cracked feet develop in both men and women and they can be caused by the following factors:
1. Environmental factors like cold weather
2. Personal factors like frequent bathing, using harsh soaps, wearing open shoes like sandals
3. Medical conditions like atopic dermatitis, diabetes, ichthyosis, palmaplantar psoriasis, palmaplantar keratoderma, hypothyroidism, HIV, lymphoma, malnutrition, liver and kidney disease
Dry Cracked Feet Symptoms
Symptoms of dry, cracked feet include include dry skin (xeroderma or xerosis cutis) on the feet which is thick and rough. It may have some fine scaling and cracks. The cracks or fissures may become painful when one stands or walks if they are deep. The very deep cracks can even bleed and become infected.
Dry Cracked Feet Diagnosis
The diagnosis of dry, cracked feet is made clinically by the Doctor based on the patient’s history and physical examination.
Dry Cracked Feet Treatment in Kenya
Dry cracked feet treatment in Kenya and the rest of the world includes the use of non-prescription skincare products, lifestyle modification, prescription medications and dermatology procedures.
1. Non-prescription skin care products
Non-prescription skin care products used to treat dry, cracked feet include
a. Dermol Emollient Cream
Dermol Emollient Cream contains white soft paraffin and liquid paraffin which moisturize the skin and seal in the moisture. It therefore rehydrates and moisturizes the skin. It also relieves itching. Dermol Emollient Cream has a non-greasy formula which is easily absorbed by the skin. It is also fragrance-free. It is suitable for use by persons of all ages from babies to adults and geriatrics.
b. Dermol Moisturizing Dry Foot Cream
Dermol Moisturizing Dry Foot Cream contains 10% urea which softens and hydrates the feet. It also contains vitamin E which is a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage. It moisturizes the skin leaving it silky smooth and nourished.
c. Dermol Cracked Heel Repair Balm
Dermol Cracked Heel Repair Balm contains 25% urea which softens and hydrates the feet. It also contains shea butter which moisturizes the feet. It has been medically proven to treat dry and cracked feet. It can be safely used by person with diabetes to treat dry, cracked heels.
d. Cerave SA Smoothing Cream
Cerave Sa Smoothing Cream can be used to treat dry, cracked heels because it contains salicylic acid and lactic acid which remove the dead, rough skin. It also contains hyaluronic acid which hydrates the dry skin. It also contains niacinamide and ceramides which help restore the skin’s barrier.
e. Cerave Moisturizing Cream
Cerave Moisturizing Cream can also be used to soften and moisturize the dry, cracked heels.
f. Epimax Plus
Epimax Plus can also be used to soften and moisturize the dry, cracked heels because it contains 10% urea which removes the hard skin and hydrates the feet.
g. Emulsifying Ointment
Emulsifying Ointment can also be used to soften and moisturize the dry, cracked heels.
h. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil can also be used to soften and moisturize the dry, cracked heels.
i. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly can also be used to soften and moisturize the dry, cracked heels.
Visit the Almasi Skincare Store on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, third floor, shop C15 to buy Cerave Soothing Cream, Cerave Moisturizing Cream, Epimax Plus, Emulsifying Ointment, Coconut oil and Vaseline petroleum Jelly for dry, cracked feet treatment in Kenya. Call or WhatsApp 0721963156 fro countrywide delivery.
g. Moisturizing Socks
Moisturizing Socks can be worn to soften and moisturize dry, cracked feet because they contain essential oils and vitamin E.
2. Lifestyle changes
Lifestyle changes that can prevent and treat dry, cracked feet include the following:
a. Taking baths once a day
The feet should be soaked in lukewarm water for around 10 minutes. They can then be washed with soap which do not dry the skin like Dove Soap, Aquasoft Soap and Oilatum Soap.
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Persons without diabetes can rub them with a pumice stone to remove the rough, dead skin. The feet should then be patted dry.
Visit the Almasi Skincare Store on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, third floor, shop C15 to buy Pumice Stones and Dove soap, Aquasoft soap and Oilatum soap for cleaning the feet. Call or WhatsApp 0721963156 for countrywide delivery.
b. Moisturizing the skin
Keeping the skin moisturized is very important especially after cleansing and it should be done 2-3 times each day with creams like those mentions above. Thick, cotton socks should then be worn on the feet followed by wearing closed shoes to protect the feet.
3. Prescription medications
Almasi Skincare doctors prescribe medications for treatment of dry, cracked feet especially if the fissures are painful, bleeding and infected. Our doctors can also treat the medicals conditions like atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis, psoriasis and palmaplantar keratoderma that may be causing the dry, cracked feet.
Contact Almasi Skincare for excellent dry, cracked feet treatment in Kenya today.