Dry Cracked Feet Treatment in Kenya

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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

Causes of Dry, Cracked Feet

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.

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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 Nairobi Kenya

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.

Dermol emollient cream
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.

Dermol moisturizing dry foot cream
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.

Dermol cracked heel repair balm
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.

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g. Emulsifying Ointment

Emulsifying Ointment can also be used to soften and moisturize the dry, cracked heels.

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Buy Emulsifying Ointment in Nairobi Kenya
h. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil can also be used to soften and moisturize the dry, cracked heels.

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i. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly can also be used to soften and moisturize the dry, cracked heels.

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Buy Vaseline Petroleum Jelly in Nairobi Kenya
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.

Lifestyle changes for dry, feet treatment in Kenya

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.

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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.

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