Standing for a long time can cause the skin on your feet to harden, eventually leading to cracked heels. To prevent this from happening, you will need to change positions frequently and wear appropriate footwear.
Aging skin: With age, the skin loses elasticity, becomes thick, dry and scaly and the appearance of cracks in the skin of the feet can have a greater impact as we age.
Obesity: High weight puts pressure on the layer of fat located under the heel. This can cause an extension of the pad which, if the skin is not flexible, can put pressure on the foot and cause cracks to appear in the heel.
Symptoms:
At first, the skin on the heel appears rough and uneven, becomes dry, sensitive and lacks elasticity. The skin begins to harden, then as the problem worsens the heel begins to crack and take on a whitish, yellowish or reddish color. As a result, the skin is exposed to bacteria and becomes vulnerable to infection.
To treat your feet and prevent these symptoms from worsening, here is a homemade recipe that will prevent you from wasting your money on pedicure sessions. This natural remedy will nourish and hydrate the skin of your feet.
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